- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Metro Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Metro Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970005472
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro Opportunity earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro Opportunity has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Opportunity ranks #3 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970005472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Metro Opportunity shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-46.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 481970005472 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 6.1:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Metro Opportunity shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-46.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Metro Opportunity 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 73
Metro Opportunity
73 students
What this shows Metro Opportunity reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metro Opportunity compares
Metro Opportunity 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 45.2%
White 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Metro Opportunity is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metro Opportunity 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metro Opportunity'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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Metro Opportunity
How many students attend Metro Opportunity?
Metro Opportunity has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Opportunity is 6.1:1, which is 59% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 61% 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 Metro Opportunity?
92.0% of students at Metro Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Metro Opportunity is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro Opportunity?
Metro Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metro Opportunity rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Opportunity ranks #3 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 Metro Opportunity, 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.