Enrollment
815
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cypress, TX
Oakcrest Int
Federal NCES profile for Oakcrest Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484296012993
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakcrest Int earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 33
- public schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakcrest Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest Int ranks #3 of 33 public schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakcrest Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakcrest Int
Oakcrest Int is a mid-sized elementary school in Cypress, Texas, enrolling 815 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 832 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Tomball Isd spends $9,471 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tomball Isd also operates Tomball H S (3,227 students) and Tomball Memorial H S (3,213 students) alongside Oakcrest Int.
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 Oakcrest Int compares
Oakcrest Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% 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
$9,471
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Asian 11.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Oakcrest Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomball Isd, which includes Oakcrest Int.
$9,471
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 23.1%
Federal 9.1%
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 Oakcrest Int 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakcrest Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakcrest Int
How many students attend Oakcrest Int?
Oakcrest Int has 815 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cypress, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest Int is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakcrest Int?
24.4% of students at Oakcrest Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakcrest Int?
The largest demographic group at Oakcrest Int is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakcrest Int?
Oakcrest Int has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakcrest Int rank among public schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest Int ranks #3 of 33 public schools in Cypress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cypress on the city page.
Is Oakcrest Int a good school?
Oakcrest Int earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Tomball Isd?
Besides Oakcrest Int, 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.
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