- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tomball, TX
Tomball Int
Federal NCES profile for Tomball Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484296021327
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomball Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 22
- public schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomball Int has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Int ranks #15 of 22 public schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Tomball Int grew from 988 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 484296021327 · Tomball, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,179 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Tomball Int grew from 988 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomball Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomball H S
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
- This school 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 Int reports 1,179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomball Int compares
Tomball Int 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,179
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 880 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Tomball Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomball Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomball Int
How many students attend Tomball Int?
Tomball Int has 1,179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomball Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomball Int is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomball Int?
40.9% of students at Tomball Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomball Int?
The largest demographic group at Tomball Int is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomball Int?
Tomball Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Int ranks #15 of 22 public 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 public schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Tomball 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.