Enrollment
431
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haltom City, TX
John D Spicer El
Federal NCES profile for John D Spicer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023021496
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John D Spicer El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John D Spicer El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John D Spicer El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023021496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John D Spicer El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John D Spicer El
John D Spicer El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Haltom City, Texas, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #906, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Birdville Isd spends $10,544 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students) and Birdville H S (2,069 students) alongside John D Spicer El.
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 John D Spicer El compares
John D Spicer El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$10,544
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 23.9%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, John D Spicer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes John D Spicer El.
$10,544
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 John D Spicer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John D Spicer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John D Spicer El
How many students attend John D Spicer El?
John D Spicer El has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haltom City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Spicer El?
The student-teacher ratio at John D Spicer El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John D Spicer El?
57.3% of students at John D Spicer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John D Spicer El?
The largest demographic group at John D Spicer El is African American at 33.9% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John D Spicer El?
John D Spicer El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John D Spicer El rank among schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, John D Spicer El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haltom City on the city page.
Is John D Spicer El a good school?
John D Spicer El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Birdville Isd?
Besides John D Spicer El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.
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