- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft Worth, TX
Clifford Davis El
Federal NCES profile for Clifford Davis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970009377
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford Davis El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Ft Worth · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford Davis El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Davis El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Ft Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970009377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Clifford Davis El shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 481970009377 · Ft Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 20.7:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Clifford Davis El shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clifford Davis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school
Clifford Davis El
868 students
What this shows Clifford Davis El reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford Davis El compares
Clifford Davis El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 18.5%
White 17.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Clifford Davis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford Davis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford Davis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Davis El
How many students attend Clifford Davis El?
Clifford Davis El has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Davis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Davis El is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifford Davis El?
95.5% of students at Clifford Davis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford Davis El?
The largest demographic group at Clifford Davis El is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Ft Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford Davis El?
Clifford Davis El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Clifford Davis El rank among schools in Ft Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Davis El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Ft 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 Ft Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Clifford Davis El, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.