- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Carter-Riverside H S
Federal NCES profile for Carter-Riverside H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970001839
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter-Riverside H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter-Riverside H S has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter-Riverside H S ranks #26 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Carter-Riverside H S held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481970001839 · Fort Worth, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 16.5:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Carter-Riverside H S held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carter-Riverside H S 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
Carter-Riverside H S
1,039 students
What this shows Carter-Riverside H S reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter-Riverside H S compares
Carter-Riverside 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
White 4.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Carter-Riverside H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Carter-Riverside H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter-Riverside H S'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 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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carter-Riverside H S
How many students attend Carter-Riverside H S?
Carter-Riverside H S has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter-Riverside H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter-Riverside H S is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter-Riverside H S?
88.0% of students at Carter-Riverside H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter-Riverside H S?
The largest demographic group at Carter-Riverside H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter-Riverside H S?
Carter-Riverside H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Carter-Riverside H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter-Riverside H S ranks #26 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Carter-Riverside H S, 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.