- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Berkshire El
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483318014049
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #44 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire El ranks #44 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Northwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483318014049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Berkshire El held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483318014049 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Berkshire El held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Berkshire El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 688
Berkshire El
688 students
What this shows Berkshire El reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkshire El compares
Berkshire 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,236
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 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 19.0%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Berkshire El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkshire El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire El
How many students attend Berkshire El?
Berkshire El has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire El?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Berkshire El?
28.0% of students at Berkshire El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire El?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire El is White at 31.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire El?
Berkshire El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Berkshire El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire El ranks #44 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 Northwest Isd?
Besides Berkshire El, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.