- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tomball, TX
Tomball Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Tomball Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484296012380
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomball Memorial H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomball Memorial H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Memorial H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+148 students YoY
Tomball Memorial H S held near 3,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+148 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.4 → 174.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+148 students YoY 484296012380 · Tomball, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,213 enr · 19:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Tomball Memorial H S held near 3,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+148 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.4 → 174.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomball Memorial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomball H S
Tomball H S
3,227 students
- This school
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 Memorial H S reports 3,213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomball Memorial H S compares
Tomball Memorial 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,213 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,213
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Asian 12.5%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Tomball Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Memorial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomball Memorial 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 (~3,213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tomball Memorial H S
How many students attend Tomball Memorial H S?
Tomball Memorial H S has 3,213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,992 (2022-23) → 3,140 (2023-24), nearly flat (+148).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomball Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomball Memorial H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomball Memorial H S?
23.9% of students at Tomball Memorial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomball Memorial H S?
The largest demographic group at Tomball Memorial H S is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomball Memorial H S?
Tomball Memorial H S 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 Memorial H S rank among high schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Memorial H S ranks #2 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 Memorial H S, Tomball Isd also operates Tomball H S (3,227 students), Creekside Park J H (1,219 students), and Tomball Int (1,179 students). See the Tomball Isd district page for the complete list.