Enrollment
2,069
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481023008368
Birdville H S — North Richland Hills, TX
Federal NCES profile for Birdville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birdville H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Birdville H S reports 2,069 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 125.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% below the Texas average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 296 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Birdville Isd spends $13,525 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Birdville H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,069 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,525
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 296 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,069 Top 97% in Texas — larger than 3% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 125.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.9% -39% vs state
NCES ID 481023008368
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 11.9%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.4%
In-school suspensions 218
Out-of-school suspensions 110
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes Birdville H S.
$13,525
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Birdville H S
How many students attend Birdville H S?
Birdville H S has 2,069 students enrolled. It is a other school in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birdville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Birdville H S is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birdville H S?
37.9% of students at Birdville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birdville H S?
The largest demographic group at Birdville H S is White at 45.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birdville H S?
Birdville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.