- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+537 students YoY
Dr Thomas E Randle H S grew from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,783 in 2023-24 (+43.1%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 82.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+537 students YoY 482658013860 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 31.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Dr Thomas E Randle H S grew from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,783 in 2023-24 (+43.1%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 82.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Thomas E Randle H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school
Dr Thomas E Randle H S
1,966 students
What this shows Dr Thomas E Randle H S reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Thomas E Randle H S compares
Dr Thomas E Randle H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,783 (2023-24), up 537.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.