- Enrollment
- 3,213
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tomball, TX
Tomball H S
Federal NCES profile for Tomball H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484296004894
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomball H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomball H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+277 students YoY
Tomball H S grew from 2,801 students in 2022-23 to 3,078 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 156.1 → 162.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+277 students YoY 484296004894 · Tomball, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,227 enr · 20.7:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball Memorial H S (3,213 students)
Tomball H S grew from 2,801 students in 2022-23 to 3,078 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 156.1 → 162.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomball H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tomball H S
3,227 students
- Tomball Memori
Tomball Memorial H S
3,213 students
- Creekside Park 1,219
Creekside Park J H
1,219 students
- Tomball Int 1,179
Tomball Int
1,179 students
- Grand Lakes J 1,015
Grand Lakes J H
1,015 students
- Timber Creek E 970
Timber Creek El
970 students
What this shows Tomball H S reports 3,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomball H S compares
Tomball H S 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,227 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,227
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,720
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Tomball H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomball Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomball H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball Memorial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomball H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~3,227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomball H S
How many students attend Tomball H S?
Tomball H S has 3,227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,801 (2022-23) → 3,078 (2023-24), up 277.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomball H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomball H S is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomball H S?
30.7% of students at Tomball H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomball H S?
The largest demographic group at Tomball H S is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomball H S?
Tomball H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Tomball H S rank among high schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball H S ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Tomball H S, Tomball Isd also operates Tomball Memorial H S (3,213 students), Creekside Park J H (1,219 students), and Tomball Int (1,179 students). See the Tomball Isd district page for the complete list.