- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomball, TX
Wildwood El
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484296013049
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildwood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood El ranks #6 of 13 schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wildwood El held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484296013049 · Tomball, TX Other · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 15.8:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomball H S (3,227 students)
Wildwood El held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wildwood El 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 819
Wildwood El
819 students
What this shows Wildwood El reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood El compares
Wildwood El 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 819 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Asian 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Wildwood El 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 Wildwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Park J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomball Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Lakes J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood El'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 other 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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood El
How many students attend Wildwood El?
Wildwood El has 819 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomball, TX. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildwood El?
18.6% of students at Wildwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood El?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood El is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood El?
Wildwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wildwood El rank among schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood El ranks #6 of 13 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 schools in Tomball on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Wildwood El, 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.