- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, TX
Foster H S
Federal NCES profile for Foster H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482658008559
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster H S has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster H S ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+191 students YoY
Foster H S grew from 2,388 students in 2022-23 to 2,579 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 121.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+191 students YoY 482658008559 · Richmond, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,747 enr · 24.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Foster H S grew from 2,388 students in 2022-23 to 2,579 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 121.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Foster 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
- This school
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
- Dr Thomas E Ra
Dr Thomas E Randle H S
1,966 students
What this shows Foster H S reports 2,747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster H S compares
Foster 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 68% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,747 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,747
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 26.7%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 28.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Foster H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Foster H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Thomas E Randle H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster 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
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foster H S
How many students attend Foster H S?
Foster H S has 2,747 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,388 (2022-23) → 2,579 (2023-24), up 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster H S is 24.7:1, which is 68% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster H S?
29.9% of students at Foster H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster H S?
The largest demographic group at Foster H S is African American at 28.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster H S?
Foster H S has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Foster H S rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster H S ranks #4 of 4 high 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 high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Foster H S, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and George Ranch H S (2,337 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.