- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Castleberry El
Federal NCES profile for Castleberry El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481317000816
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castleberry El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #53 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castleberry El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castleberry El ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Castleberry El held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481317000816 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 17.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Castleberry H S (1,085 students)
Castleberry El held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Castleberry El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castleberry H
Castleberry H S
1,085 students
- Irma Marsh Mid
Irma Marsh Middle
840 students
- This school
Castleberry El
754 students
- A V Cato El
A V Cato El
633 students
- Joy James Acad
Joy James Academy of Leadership
471 students
- Reach H S 41
Reach H S
41 students
What this shows Castleberry El reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castleberry El compares
Castleberry 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$14,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 10.9%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Castleberry El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castleberry Isd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castleberry El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irma Marsh Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A V Cato El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reach H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castleberry El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castleberry El
How many students attend Castleberry El?
Castleberry El has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleberry El?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleberry El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castleberry El?
75.0% of students at Castleberry El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castleberry El?
The largest demographic group at Castleberry El is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castleberry El?
Castleberry El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Castleberry El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Castleberry El ranks #53 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 Castleberry Isd?
Besides Castleberry El, Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students), Irma Marsh Middle (840 students), and A V Cato El (633 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.