- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482550002839
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kennedale H S held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482550002839 · Kennedale, TX High · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedale J H (624 students)
Kennedale H S held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kennedale H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kennedale H S
943 students
- Kennedale J H
Kennedale J H
624 students
- James F Delane
James F Delaney El
426 students
- R F Patterson 331
R F Patterson El
331 students
- Tarrant Co J J 1
Tarrant Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Kennedale H S reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedale H S compares
Kennedale H S 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,029
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
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.
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
District finance for Kennedale Isd reports $13,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~943 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.