Enrollment
623
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481770011034
Chisholm Ridge — Fort Worth, TX
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chisholm Ridge compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chisholm Ridge reports 623 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Texas average and 2% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 498 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd spends $16,345 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.3% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chisholm Ridge compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 498 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 623 Top 65% in Texas — larger than 35% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.8% -18% vs state
NCES ID 481770011034
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 25.2%
White 20.5%
Asian 18.5%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 498:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd, which includes Chisholm Ridge.
$16,345
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.3%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Ridge
How many students attend Chisholm Ridge?
Chisholm Ridge has 623 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT WORTH, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ridge is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisholm Ridge?
50.8% of students at Chisholm Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Ridge is Hispanic or Latino at 28.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT WORTH, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Ridge?
Chisholm Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.