- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Richland Hills, TX
Academy at Carrie F Thomas
Federal NCES profile for Academy at Carrie F Thomas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000486
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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
Academy at Carrie F Thomas earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in North Richland Hills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy at Carrie F Thomas has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Carrie F Thomas ranks #8 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Academy at Carrie F Thomas shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 481023000486 · North Richland Hills, TX Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Academy at Carrie F Thomas shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Academy at Carrie F Thomas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 586
Academy at Carrie F Thomas
586 students
What this shows Academy at Carrie F Thomas reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy at Carrie F Thomas compares
Academy at Carrie F Thomas 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% 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
$10,940
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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 25.4%
White 16.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Academy at Carrie F Thomas is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy at Carrie F Thomas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy at Carrie F Thomas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy at Carrie F Thomas
How many students attend Academy at Carrie F Thomas?
Academy at Carrie F Thomas has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Richland Hills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Carrie F Thomas?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at Carrie F Thomas is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy at Carrie F Thomas?
66.1% of students at Academy at Carrie F Thomas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy at Carrie F Thomas?
The largest demographic group at Academy at Carrie F Thomas is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in North Richland Hills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy at Carrie F Thomas?
Academy at Carrie F Thomas has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Academy at Carrie F Thomas rank among schools in North Richland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Carrie F Thomas ranks #8 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Richland Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Academy at Carrie F Thomas, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.