- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Elmer C Watson H S
Federal NCES profile for Elmer C Watson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481770005450
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmer C Watson H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmer C Watson H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmer C Watson H S ranks #1 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770005450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elmer C Watson H S shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481770005450 · Fort Worth, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 8.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Elmer C Watson H S shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elmer C Watson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
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
- This school 90
Elmer C Watson H S
90 students
What this shows Elmer C Watson H S reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmer C Watson H S compares
Elmer C Watson H S 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 28.9%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Elmer C Watson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Elmer C Watson H S 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmer C Watson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmer C Watson H S
How many students attend Elmer C Watson H S?
Elmer C Watson H S has 90 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer C Watson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer C Watson H S is 8.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% 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 Elmer C Watson H S?
59.4% of students at Elmer C Watson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmer C Watson H S?
The largest demographic group at Elmer C Watson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmer C Watson H S?
Elmer C Watson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmer C Watson H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmer C Watson H S ranks #1 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 Elmer C Watson H S, 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.