- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Bryson El
Federal NCES profile for Bryson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481770006095
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryson El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #96 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson El ranks #96 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770006095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Bryson El shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 481770006095 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 15.2:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Bryson El shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bryson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
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
- This school 577
Bryson El
577 students
What this shows Bryson El reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryson El compares
Bryson El is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 26.5%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Bryson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Bryson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryson El
How many students attend Bryson El?
Bryson El has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryson El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryson El?
53.6% of students at Bryson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryson El?
The largest demographic group at Bryson El is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryson El?
Bryson El 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 Bryson El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson El ranks #96 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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Bryson El, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.