BIRDVILLE ISD

HALTOM CITY, Texas — 32 schools

22,637
Total Enrollment
32
Schools
$13,525
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BIRDVILLE ISD operates 32 public schools serving 22,637 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 other, 7 middle, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 22,636 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tarrant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,525 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.1% local, 29.9% state, and 15.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,240 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #888 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 32 schools offering Advanced Placement (77 AP courses district-wide), a 430.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% White, 10.0% African American across the district's schools.

BIRDVILLE ISD school enrollment varies 2757× across entities

BIRDVILLE ISD school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 2,757 students (highest), a spread of 2,756 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BIRDVILLE ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

BIRDVILLE ISD student-counselor ratio is 430:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BIRDVILLE ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 26.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BIRDVILLE ISD is typically wider than the BIRDVILLE ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.0%
Federal
29.9%
State
55.1%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
888 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tarrant County county, where this district is located.

$1,427
Studio/mo
$1,473
1 BR/mo
$1,723
2 BR/mo
$2,273
3 BR/mo
$2,815
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,240
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 32 schools in BIRDVILLE ISD.

White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 10.0%
Asian 4.5%
Multiracial 5.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 32
Schools with AP
77 AP courses total
430.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BIRDVILLE ISD

School Enrollment
Haltom H S
2,757
Birdville H S
2,069
Richland H S
2,063
Haltom Middle
909
North Richland Middle
882
Smithfield Middle
798
Watauga El
700
Cheney Hills El
696
Jack C Binion El
693
West Birdville El
665
North Ridge Middle
662
O H Stowe El
660
Smithfield El
658
David E Smith El
640
Richland Middle
633
Grace E Hardeman El
600
Academy at Carrie F Thomas
586
Watauga Middle
572
W a Porter El
538
North Ridge El
510
North Oaks Middle
480
Birdville El
479
Holiday Heights El
463
Walker Creek El
458
John D Spicer El
431
Foster Village El
430
Green Valley El
406
Snow Heights El
380
W T Francisco El
368
Alliene Mullendore El
309
Shannon H S
140
Tarrant Co J J a E P
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BIRDVILLE ISD?

BIRDVILLE ISD has 32 schools, including 3 high, 22 other, 7 middle. Total enrollment is 22,637 students.

How much does BIRDVILLE ISD spend per student?

BIRDVILLE ISD spends $13,525 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #888 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in BIRDVILLE ISD?

The average teacher salary in BIRDVILLE ISD is $74,240 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BIRDVILLE ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tarrant County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BIRDVILLE ISD?

BIRDVILLE ISD students are 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% White, 10.0% African American, 4.5% Asian, averaged across 32 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BIRDVILLE ISD?

BIRDVILLE ISD has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #888 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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