- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Basswood El
Federal NCES profile for Basswood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526011970
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basswood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #53 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Basswood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basswood El ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Basswood El held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482526011970 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Basswood El held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Basswood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 563
Basswood El
563 students
What this shows Basswood El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Basswood El compares
Basswood 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$10,925
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 20.1%
White 15.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Basswood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Basswood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basswood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Basswood El
How many students attend Basswood El?
Basswood El has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basswood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Basswood El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Basswood El?
52.2% of students at Basswood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basswood El?
The largest demographic group at Basswood El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basswood El?
Basswood El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Basswood El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Basswood El ranks #53 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 Keller Isd?
Besides Basswood El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.