- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Burton Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Burton Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001834
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Hill El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #29 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Hill El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Hill El ranks #29 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Burton Hill El held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481970001834 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 11.8:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Burton Hill El held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burton Hill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 365
Burton Hill El
365 students
What this shows Burton Hill El reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burton Hill El compares
Burton Hill El 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,690
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
White 31.8%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Burton Hill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burton Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burton Hill El
How many students attend Burton Hill El?
Burton Hill El has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Hill El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Hill El?
46.9% of students at Burton Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Burton Hill El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Hill El?
Burton Hill El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Burton Hill El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Hill El ranks #29 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Burton Hill El, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.