- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
A V Cato El
Federal NCES profile for A V Cato El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481317000815
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A V Cato El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #70 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A V Cato El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A V Cato El ranks #70 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
A V Cato El held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 481317000815 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Castleberry H S (1,085 students)
A V Cato El held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A V Cato El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castleberry H
Castleberry H S
1,085 students
- Irma Marsh Mid
Irma Marsh Middle
840 students
- Castleberry El
Castleberry El
754 students
- This school
A V Cato El
633 students
- Joy James Acad
Joy James Academy of Leadership
471 students
- Reach H S 41
Reach H S
41 students
What this shows A V Cato El reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How A V Cato El compares
A V Cato 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 | 79.8% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White 9.2%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, A V Cato El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castleberry Isd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A V Cato El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irma Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castleberry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reach H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A V Cato El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about A V Cato El
How many students attend A V Cato El?
A V Cato El has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A V Cato El?
The student-teacher ratio at A V Cato 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 A V Cato El?
79.8% of students at A V Cato El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A V Cato El?
The largest demographic group at A V Cato El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A V Cato El?
A V Cato El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 A V Cato El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, A V Cato El ranks #70 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 Castleberry Isd?
Besides A V Cato El, Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students), Irma Marsh Middle (840 students), and Castleberry El (754 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.