- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
G H Whitcomb El
Federal NCES profile for G H Whitcomb El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481428000914
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G H Whitcomb El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
G H Whitcomb El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G H Whitcomb El ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428000914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
G H Whitcomb El held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481428000914 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
G H Whitcomb El held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G H Whitcomb El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 557
G H Whitcomb El
557 students
What this shows G H Whitcomb El reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How G H Whitcomb El compares
G H Whitcomb El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$10,214
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 25.3%
African American 18.0%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, G H Whitcomb El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G H Whitcomb El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G H Whitcomb El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about G H Whitcomb El
How many students attend G H Whitcomb El?
G H Whitcomb El has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G H Whitcomb El?
The student-teacher ratio at G H Whitcomb El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G H Whitcomb El?
67.5% of students at G H Whitcomb El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G H Whitcomb El?
The largest demographic group at G H Whitcomb El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G H Whitcomb El?
G H Whitcomb El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 G H Whitcomb El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, G H Whitcomb El ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides G H Whitcomb El, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.