- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richardson, TX
Berkner H S
Federal NCES profile for Berkner H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483702004124
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkner H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkner H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkner H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Berkner H S held near 2,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 184.5 → 180.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 483702004124 · Richardson, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,350 enr · 12.8:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Berkner H S held near 2,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 184.5 → 180.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Berkner H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- This school
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- Lake Highlands 1,114
Lake Highlands J H
1,114 students
What this shows Berkner H S reports 2,350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkner H S compares
Berkner H S 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,350 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,350
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$12,101
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
African American 28.7%
White 14.9%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Berkner H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkner H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Highlands J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkner H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkner H S
How many students attend Berkner H S?
Berkner H S has 2,350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,290 (2022-23) → 2,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkner H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkner H S is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Berkner H S?
57.2% of students at Berkner H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkner H S?
The largest demographic group at Berkner H S is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkner H S?
Berkner H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Berkner H S rank among high schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkner H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Berkner H S, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Pearce H S (2,317 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.