- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missouri City, TX
Thurgood Marshall H S
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965009241
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #15 of 23
- public schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall H S ranks #15 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965009241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall H S held near 1,615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+73 students YoY 481965009241 · Missouri City, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,698 enr · 15.2:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Thurgood Marshall H S held near 1,615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
Thurgood Marshall H S
1,698 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall H S reports 1,698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall H S compares
Thurgood Marshall H S 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,698 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,698
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
White 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Thurgood Marshall H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurgood Marshall H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurgood Marshall H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall H S
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall H S?
Thurgood Marshall H S has 1,698 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,542 (2022-23) → 1,615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurgood Marshall H S?
74.2% of students at Thurgood Marshall H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall H S?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall H S is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall H S?
Thurgood Marshall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Thurgood Marshall H S rank among public schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall H S ranks #15 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, 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 Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Thurgood Marshall H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.