- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Richland Hills, TX
Birdville H S
Federal NCES profile for Birdville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023008368
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birdville H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 11
- schools in North Richland Hills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Birdville H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birdville H S ranks #8 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023008368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Birdville H S held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.7 → 127.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481023008368 · North Richland Hills, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,069 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Birdville H S held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.7 → 127.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Birdville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- This school
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
- Smithfield Mid 798
Smithfield Middle
798 students
What this shows Birdville H S reports 2,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birdville H S compares
Birdville 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,069 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,069
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$10,940
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Birdville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Birdville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birdville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,069 students)
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 public school in North Richland Hills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,086 (2022-23) → 2,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birdville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Birdville H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% 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 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birdville H S?
Birdville H S 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 Birdville H S rank among schools in North Richland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Birdville H S 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 Birdville H S, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Richland H S (2,063 students), and Haltom Middle (909 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.