- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Edward Briscoe El
Federal NCES profile for Edward Briscoe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970006701
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Briscoe El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #76 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Briscoe El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Briscoe El ranks #76 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970006701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Edward Briscoe El held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481970006701 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.1:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Edward Briscoe El held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edward Briscoe 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 288
Edward Briscoe El
288 students
What this shows Edward Briscoe El reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Briscoe El compares
Edward Briscoe El 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
White 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Edward Briscoe El is about as mixed as 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 Edward Briscoe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Briscoe 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Briscoe El
How many students attend Edward Briscoe El?
Edward Briscoe El has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Briscoe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Briscoe El is 13.1:1, which is 11% 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 Edward Briscoe El?
96.0% of students at Edward Briscoe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Briscoe El?
The largest demographic group at Edward Briscoe El is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Briscoe El?
Edward Briscoe El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Edward Briscoe El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Briscoe El ranks #76 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Edward Briscoe 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.