- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomball, TX
Mahaffey El
Federal NCES profile for Mahaffey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574013385
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahaffey El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahaffey El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahaffey El ranks #4 of 13 schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mahaffey El held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482574013385 · Tomball, TX Other · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 14.3:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Mahaffey El held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mahaffey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 860
Mahaffey El
860 students
What this shows Mahaffey El reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahaffey El compares
Mahaffey 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,719
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 860 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 28.0%
African American 10.7%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Mahaffey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahaffey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahaffey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahaffey El
How many students attend Mahaffey El?
Mahaffey El has 860 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahaffey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahaffey 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 Mahaffey El?
45.3% of students at Mahaffey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahaffey El?
The largest demographic group at Mahaffey El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahaffey El?
Mahaffey El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mahaffey El rank among schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahaffey El ranks #4 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 Klein Isd?
Besides Mahaffey El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.