- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Chisholm Trail H S
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Trail H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481770012760
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Trail H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #23 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Trail H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail H S ranks #23 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770012760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chisholm Trail H S held near 2,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 153.8 → 158.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481770012760 · Fort Worth, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,258 enr · 14.8:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Chisholm Trail H S held near 2,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 153.8 → 158.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Trail H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- This school
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- Prairie Vista 958
Prairie Vista
958 students
What this shows Chisholm Trail H S reports 2,258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Trail H S compares
Chisholm Trail 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,258 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,258
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors7.3 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 302 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 26.4%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Chisholm Trail H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Trail H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Trail H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Trail H S
How many students attend Chisholm Trail H S?
Chisholm Trail H S has 2,258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,493 (2022-23) → 2,501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisholm Trail H S?
38.8% of students at Chisholm Trail H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Trail H S?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Trail H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Trail H S?
Chisholm Trail 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 Chisholm Trail H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail H S ranks #23 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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Chisholm Trail H S, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Saginaw H S (2,013 students), and Wayside Middle (1,119 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.