- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tomball, TX
Tomball Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tomball Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484296013654
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomball Star Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomball Star Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Star Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Tomball Star Academy grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 484296013654 · Tomball, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 16.8:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Tomball Star Academy grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomball Star Academy 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 402
Tomball Star Academy
402 students
What this shows Tomball Star Academy reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomball Star Academy compares
Tomball Star Academy 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 | 25.5% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
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
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 35.6%
Asian 17.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Tomball Star Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomball Star Academy'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 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomball Star Academy
How many students attend Tomball Star Academy?
Tomball Star Academy has 402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomball Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomball Star Academy 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 Star Academy?
25.5% of students at Tomball Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomball Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tomball Star Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomball Star Academy?
Tomball Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tomball Star Academy rank among high schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomball Star Academy ranks #1 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 Star Academy, 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.