Enrollment
1,714
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosenberg, TX
Lamar Cons H S
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Cons H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658002988
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Cons H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Rosenberg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Cons H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Cons H S ranks #7 of 7 schools in Rosenberg, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar Cons H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar Cons H S
Lamar Cons H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Rosenberg, Texas, enrolling 1,714 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,714 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamar Cisd spends $10,640 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 532 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,714 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students) and Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students) alongside Lamar Cons H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lamar Cons H S compares
Lamar Cons H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,714 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,714
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$10,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
365
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 25.8%
White 11.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Lamar Cons H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar Cisd, which includes Lamar Cons H S.
$10,640
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lamar Cons H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Cons H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar Cons H S
How many students attend Lamar Cons H S?
Lamar Cons H S has 1,714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosenberg, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Cons H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Cons H S is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Cons H S?
60.2% of students at Lamar Cons H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Cons H S?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Cons H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Rosenberg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Cons H S?
Lamar Cons H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar Cons H S rank among schools in Rosenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Cons H S ranks #7 of 7 schools in Rosenberg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rosenberg on the city page.
Is Lamar Cons H S a good school?
Lamar Cons H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Lamar Cons H S, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.
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