Enrollment
884
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tomball, TX
Willow Wood J H
Federal NCES profile for Willow Wood J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484296009516
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Wood J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Tomball · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Wood J H has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Wood J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Tomball, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Wood J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Wood J H
Willow Wood J H is a large middle school in Tomball, Texas, enrolling 884 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.1% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 884 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 850 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #248.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tomball Isd spends $9,471 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tomball Isd also operates Tomball H S (3,227 students) and Tomball Memorial H S (3,213 students) alongside Willow Wood J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Wood J H compares
Willow Wood J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$9,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Asian 14.7%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Willow Wood J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomball Isd, which includes Willow Wood J H.
$9,471
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 23.1%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Willow Wood J H 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Wood J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Wood J H
How many students attend Willow Wood J H?
Willow Wood J H has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tomball, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Wood J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Wood J H is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Wood J H?
28.1% of students at Willow Wood J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Wood J H?
The largest demographic group at Willow Wood J H is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Tomball, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Wood J H?
Willow Wood J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Wood J H rank among middle schools in Tomball?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Wood J H ranks #1 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.
Is Willow Wood J H a good school?
Willow Wood J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tomball Isd?
Besides Willow Wood 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.
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