- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tomball, TX
Grand Lakes J H
Federal NCES profile for Grand Lakes J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484296013737
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Lakes J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Lakes J H has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Lakes J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Grand Lakes J H held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 484296013737 · Tomball, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Grand Lakes J H held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Lakes J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomball H S
Tomball H S
3,227 students
- Tomball Memori
Tomball Memorial H S
3,213 students
- Creekside Park 1,219
Creekside Park J H
1,219 students
- Tomball Int 1,179
Tomball Int
1,179 students
- This school 1,015
Grand Lakes J H
1,015 students
- Timber Creek E 970
Timber Creek El
970 students
What this shows Grand Lakes J H reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Lakes J H compares
Grand Lakes J H 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,720
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 12.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Grand Lakes J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomball Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Lakes J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Lakes J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,213
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Lakes J H
How many students attend Grand Lakes J H?
Grand Lakes J H has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Lakes J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Lakes J H is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Lakes J H?
25.6% of students at Grand Lakes J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Lakes J H?
The largest demographic group at Grand Lakes J H is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Lakes J H?
Grand Lakes J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Grand Lakes J H rank among middle schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Lakes J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Tomball, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Grand Lakes J H, Tomball Isd also operates Tomball H S (3,227 students), Tomball Memorial H S (3,213 students), and Creekside Park J H (1,219 students). See the Tomball Isd district page for the complete list.