- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Birdwell School
Federal NCES profile for Birdwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004928
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birdwell School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Birdwell School has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birdwell School ranks #2 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Birdwell School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 484347004928 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 18.9:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Birdwell School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Birdwell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 568
Birdwell School
568 students
What this shows Birdwell School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birdwell School compares
Birdwell School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,184
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
White 7.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Birdwell School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birdwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birdwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birdwell School
How many students attend Birdwell School?
Birdwell School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birdwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birdwell School is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birdwell School?
76.9% of students at Birdwell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birdwell School?
The largest demographic group at Birdwell School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birdwell School?
Birdwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Birdwell School rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Birdwell School ranks #2 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Birdwell School, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.