Enrollment
623
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Chisholm Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481770011034
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Ridge earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #113 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Ridge has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Ridge ranks #113 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770011034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% 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
What stands out at Chisholm Ridge
Chisholm Ridge is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 623 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (29%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students) and Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students) alongside Chisholm Ridge.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chisholm Ridge compares
Chisholm Ridge on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$10,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Chisholm Ridge is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd, which includes Chisholm Ridge.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Chisholm Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ridge is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Ridge?
Chisholm Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chisholm Ridge rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Ridge ranks #113 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.
Is Chisholm Ridge a good school?
Chisholm Ridge earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Chisholm Ridge, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.
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