Enrollment
943
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennedale, TX
Kennedale H S
Federal NCES profile for Kennedale H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482550002839
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedale H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kennedale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedale H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedale H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kennedale, TX.
School address
District: Kennedale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482550002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedale H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedale H S
Kennedale H S is a large high school in Kennedale, Texas, enrolling 943 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 943 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 925 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #767, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 943 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kennedale Isd also operates Kennedale J H (624 students) and James F Delaney El (426 students) alongside Kennedale 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 Kennedale H S compares
Kennedale 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,100
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Kennedale H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennedale Isd, which includes Kennedale H S.
$12,100
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 24.5%
Federal 13.1%
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 Kennedale H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedale J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James F Delaney El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R F Patterson El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarrant Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedale H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedale H S
How many students attend Kennedale H S?
Kennedale H S has 943 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennedale, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedale H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedale H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Kennedale H S?
43.1% of students at Kennedale H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedale H S?
The largest demographic group at Kennedale H S is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in Kennedale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedale H S?
Kennedale H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedale H S rank among public schools in Kennedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedale H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kennedale, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennedale on the city page.
Is Kennedale H S a good school?
Kennedale H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Kennedale Isd?
Besides Kennedale H S, Kennedale Isd also operates Kennedale J H (624 students), James F Delaney El (426 students), and R F Patterson El (331 students). See the Kennedale Isd district page for the complete list.
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