- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Luella Merrett El
Federal NCES profile for Luella Merrett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001876
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luella Merrett El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #132 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Luella Merrett El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luella Merrett El ranks #132 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Luella Merrett El shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481970001876 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Luella Merrett El shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Luella Merrett 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 456
Luella Merrett El
456 students
What this shows Luella Merrett El reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luella Merrett El compares
Luella Merrett 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
White 11.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Luella Merrett 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 Luella Merrett 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luella Merrett 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luella Merrett El
How many students attend Luella Merrett El?
Luella Merrett El has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luella Merrett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Luella Merrett El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luella Merrett El?
89.1% of students at Luella Merrett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luella Merrett El?
The largest demographic group at Luella Merrett El is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luella Merrett El?
Luella Merrett El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Luella Merrett El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Luella Merrett El ranks #132 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 Luella Merrett 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.