- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trophy Club, TX
Byron Nelson H S
Federal NCES profile for Byron Nelson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318012019
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Nelson H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trophy Club · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2,969
- students enrolled
Byron Nelson H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Nelson H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trophy Club, TX.
School address
District: Northwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483318012019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Byron Nelson H S held near 2,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 154.8 → 153.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+83 students YoY 483318012019 · Trophy Club, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,969 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Byron Nelson H S held near 2,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 154.8 → 153.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Byron Nelson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- This school
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- John M Tidwell 1,062
John M Tidwell Middle
1,062 students
What this shows Byron Nelson H S reports 2,969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Nelson H S compares
Byron Nelson 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,969 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,969
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,236
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 10.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Byron Nelson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Nelson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Tidwell Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Nelson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Nelson H S
How many students attend Byron Nelson H S?
Byron Nelson H S has 2,969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trophy Club, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,809 (2022-23) → 2,892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Nelson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Nelson H S is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Nelson H S?
The largest demographic group at Byron Nelson H S is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Trophy Club, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Nelson H S?
Byron Nelson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Byron Nelson H S rank among public schools in Trophy Club?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Nelson H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trophy Club, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides Byron Nelson H S, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Northwest H S (2,672 students), and Gene Pike Middle (1,137 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.