- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Helbing El
Federal NCES profile for Helbing El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001868
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helbing El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #37 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Helbing El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helbing El ranks #37 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Helbing El shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 481970001868 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.7:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Helbing El shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Helbing 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 369
Helbing El
369 students
What this shows Helbing El reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helbing El compares
Helbing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
African American 2.4%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Helbing 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 Helbing 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 Helbing 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helbing El
How many students attend Helbing El?
Helbing El has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helbing El?
The student-teacher ratio at Helbing El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Helbing El?
85.9% of students at Helbing El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helbing El?
The largest demographic group at Helbing El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helbing El?
Helbing El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Helbing El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Helbing El ranks #37 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 Helbing 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.