- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Boswell H S
Federal NCES profile for Boswell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481770001531
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boswell H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boswell H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Boswell H S grew from 2,547 students in 2022-23 to 2,683 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 145.7 → 146.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 481770001531 · Fort Worth, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,445 enr · 16.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students)
Boswell H S grew from 2,547 students in 2022-23 to 2,683 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 145.7 → 146.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Boswell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- Prairie Vista 958
Prairie Vista
958 students
What this shows Boswell H S reports 2,445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boswell H S compares
Boswell H S 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,445
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
344
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 32.5%
African American 16.6%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Boswell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boswell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boswell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boswell H S
How many students attend Boswell H S?
Boswell H S has 2,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,547 (2022-23) → 2,683 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boswell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Boswell H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boswell H S?
30.3% of students at Boswell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boswell H S?
The largest demographic group at Boswell H S is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boswell H S?
Boswell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Boswell H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell H S ranks #20 of 38 high 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 high schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Boswell H S, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), Saginaw H S (2,013 students), and Wayside Middle (1,119 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.