- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosenberg, TX
Thomas R Culver El
Federal NCES profile for Thomas R Culver El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658013802
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas R Culver El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Rosenberg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas R Culver El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Culver El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Rosenberg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-170 students YoY
Thomas R Culver El shrank from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-170 students YoY 482658013802 · Rosenberg, TX Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 14:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Thomas R Culver El shrank from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thomas R Culver 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 828
Thomas R Culver El
828 students
What this shows Thomas R Culver El reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas R Culver El compares
Thomas R Culver 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 27.7%
White 8.3%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Thomas R Culver 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 Thomas R Culver 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas R Culver 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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas R Culver El
How many students attend Thomas R Culver El?
Thomas R Culver El has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosenberg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), down 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Culver El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Culver El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Thomas R Culver El?
55.4% of students at Thomas R Culver El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas R Culver El?
The largest demographic group at Thomas R Culver El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Rosenberg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas R Culver El?
Thomas R Culver El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Thomas R Culver El rank among schools in Rosenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Culver El ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Thomas R Culver 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.