- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
High Country El
Federal NCES profile for High Country El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481770009059
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Country El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #85 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High Country El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Country El ranks #85 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770009059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
High Country El shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 481770009059 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
High Country El shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
High Country El 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 511
High Country El
511 students
What this shows High Country El reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Country El compares
High Country 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 29.4%
African American 21.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, High Country El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Country El 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Country El'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 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Country El
How many students attend High Country El?
High Country El has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Country El?
The student-teacher ratio at High Country El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 High Country El?
41.4% of students at High Country El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Country El?
The largest demographic group at High Country El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Country El?
High Country El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High Country El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, High Country El ranks #85 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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides High Country El, 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.