Enrollment
1,966
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Dr Thomas E Randle H S
Federal NCES profile for Dr Thomas E Randle H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658013860
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Thomas E Randle H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #27 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Thomas E Randle H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Thomas E Randle H S ranks #27 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+112% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Thomas E Randle H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Thomas E Randle H S
Dr Thomas E Randle H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 1,966 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 112% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 983 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lamar Cisd spends $10,640 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students) and Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students) alongside Dr Thomas E Randle H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Thomas E Randle H S compares
Dr Thomas E Randle H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 112% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 983 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 35.2%
White 9.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Dr Thomas E Randle H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar Cisd, which includes Dr Thomas E Randle H S.
$10,640
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr Thomas E Randle H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Thomas E Randle H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Thomas E Randle H S
How many students attend Dr Thomas E Randle H S?
Dr Thomas E Randle H S has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Thomas E Randle H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Thomas E Randle H S is 31.2:1, which is 112% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Thomas E Randle H S?
52.6% of students at Dr Thomas E Randle H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Thomas E Randle H S?
The largest demographic group at Dr Thomas E Randle H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Thomas E Randle H S?
Dr Thomas E Randle H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Thomas E Randle H S rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Thomas E Randle H S ranks #27 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Dr Thomas E Randle H S a good school?
Dr Thomas E Randle H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Dr Thomas E Randle H S, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.
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