- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomball, TX
Lakewood El
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484296005818
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood El ranks #6 of 13 schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lakewood El shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 484296005818 · Tomball, TX Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 14.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Lakewood El shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lakewood El 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
- Grand Lakes J 1,015
Grand Lakes J H
1,015 students
- This school 756
Lakewood El
756 students
What this shows Lakewood El reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood El compares
Lakewood El is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 756 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 11.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lakewood El 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 Lakewood El 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood El'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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood El
How many students attend Lakewood El?
Lakewood El has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Lakewood El?
26.4% of students at Lakewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood El?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood El is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood El?
Lakewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lakewood El rank among schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood El ranks #6 of 13 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 schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Lakewood El, 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.