- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
A M Pate El
Federal NCES profile for A M Pate El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001898
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A M Pate El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #18 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A M Pate El has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A M Pate El ranks #18 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
A M Pate El shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481970001898 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 8.1:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
A M Pate El shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A M Pate El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 227
A M Pate El
227 students
What this shows A M Pate El reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How A M Pate El compares
A M Pate El is a shrinking 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, A M Pate El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A M Pate El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A M Pate El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about A M Pate El
How many students attend A M Pate El?
A M Pate El has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A M Pate El?
The student-teacher ratio at A M Pate El is 8.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A M Pate El?
96.3% of students at A M Pate El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A M Pate El?
The largest demographic group at A M Pate El is African American at 75.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A M Pate El?
A M Pate El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 A M Pate El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, A M Pate El ranks #18 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides A M Pate El, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.