- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Holmsley El
Federal NCES profile for Holmsley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611006086
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmsley El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #83 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmsley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmsley El ranks #83 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611006086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Holmsley El held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 481611006086 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 13.5:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Holmsley El held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Holmsley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 785
Holmsley El
785 students
What this shows Holmsley El reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmsley El compares
Holmsley 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
African American 13.5%
White 8.7%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Holmsley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmsley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmsley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmsley El
How many students attend Holmsley El?
Holmsley El has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmsley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmsley El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmsley El?
70.2% of students at Holmsley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmsley El?
The largest demographic group at Holmsley El is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmsley El?
Holmsley El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Holmsley El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmsley El ranks #83 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Holmsley El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.