- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Tamarron El
Federal NCES profile for Tamarron El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658013858
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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
Tamarron El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #49 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamarron El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarron El ranks #49 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Tamarron El grew from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 1,173 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 482658013858 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 23.3:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Tamarron El grew from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 1,173 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tamarron El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school 1,167
Tamarron El
1,167 students
What this shows Tamarron El reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamarron El compares
Tamarron El is a growing 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$10,664
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 1167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 21.3%
White 15.0%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Tamarron El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamarron El 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamarron El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamarron El
How many students attend Tamarron El?
Tamarron El has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,173 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarron El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamarron El is 23.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamarron El?
38.4% of students at Tamarron El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamarron El?
The largest demographic group at Tamarron El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamarron El?
Tamarron El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tamarron El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarron El ranks #49 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Tamarron El, 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.