- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
George Clarke El
Federal NCES profile for George Clarke El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001842
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Clarke El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #44 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George Clarke El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Clarke El ranks #44 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
George Clarke El held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481970001842 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
George Clarke El held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George Clarke 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 388
George Clarke El
388 students
What this shows George Clarke El reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Clarke El compares
George Clarke 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, George Clarke El is less 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 George Clarke El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Clarke 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Clarke El
How many students attend George Clarke El?
George Clarke El has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Clarke El?
The student-teacher ratio at George Clarke El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Clarke El?
87.0% of students at George Clarke El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Clarke El?
The largest demographic group at George Clarke El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Clarke El?
George Clarke El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 George Clarke El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, George Clarke El ranks #44 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 George Clarke 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.