Enrollment
2,140
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Keller, TX
Fossil Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Fossil Ridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482526007119
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fossil Ridge H S earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fossil Ridge H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Ridge H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Keller, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
158.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fossil Ridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fossil Ridge H S
Fossil Ridge H S is a large high school in Keller, Texas, enrolling 2,140 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,140 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Fossil Ridge H S.
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 Fossil Ridge H S compares
Fossil Ridge H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,140 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,140
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,782
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 38.0%
White 23.8%
African American 17.1%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Fossil Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Fossil Ridge H S.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 Fossil Ridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkwood Hill Int | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fossil Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~2,140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fossil Ridge H S
How many students attend Fossil Ridge H S?
Fossil Ridge H S has 2,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keller, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Fossil Ridge H S?
41.9% of students at Fossil Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fossil Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Fossil Ridge H S is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fossil Ridge H S?
Fossil Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fossil Ridge H S rank among high schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Ridge H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Keller, 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 Keller on the city page.
Is Fossil Ridge H S a good school?
Fossil Ridge H S earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Keller Isd?
Besides Fossil Ridge H S, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.
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