- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tomball, TX
Tomball J H
Federal NCES profile for Tomball J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484296004703
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomball J H earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomball J H has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Tomball J H grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 484296004703 · Tomball, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 17.9:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Tomball J H grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomball J H 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
- Tomball Int 1,179
Tomball Int
1,179 students
- Grand Lakes J 1,015
Grand Lakes J H
1,015 students
- This school 948
Tomball J H
948 students
What this shows Tomball J H reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomball J H compares
Tomball J H 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Tomball J H 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 J H 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomball J H'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
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomball J H
How many students attend Tomball J H?
Tomball J H has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomball J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomball J H is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomball J H?
42.8% of students at Tomball J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomball J H?
The largest demographic group at Tomball J H is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomball J H?
Tomball J H has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 J H rank among middle schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball J H ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Tomball J H, 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.