- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Castleberry H S
Federal NCES profile for Castleberry H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481317000817
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castleberry H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #100 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Castleberry H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castleberry H S ranks #100 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Castleberry H S held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 481317000817 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 14.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Irma Marsh Middle (840 students)
Castleberry H S held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Castleberry H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Castleberry H S
1,085 students
- Irma Marsh Mid
Irma Marsh Middle
840 students
- Castleberry El
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 H S reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castleberry H S compares
Castleberry 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
White 10.2%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Castleberry H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irma Marsh Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castleberry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A V Cato El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reach H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castleberry H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castleberry H S
How many students attend Castleberry H S?
Castleberry H S has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleberry H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleberry H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castleberry H S?
74.3% of students at Castleberry H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castleberry H S?
The largest demographic group at Castleberry H S is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castleberry H S?
Castleberry H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 H S rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Castleberry H S ranks #100 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 H S, Castleberry Isd also operates Irma Marsh Middle (840 students), Castleberry El (754 students), and A V Cato El (633 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.