Enrollment
2,648
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forney, TX
North Forney H S
Federal NCES profile for North Forney H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481956010867
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forney H S earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forney H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forney H S ranks #4 of 4 schools in Forney, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Forney H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Forney H S
North Forney H S is a large combined-grade school in Forney, Texas, enrolling 2,648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,648 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Forney Isd spends $9,132 per pupil, 33% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 900 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,648 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Forney Isd also operates Forney H S (2,582 students) and Jackson Middle (807 students) alongside North Forney 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 North Forney H S compares
North Forney 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,648
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$9,132
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
649
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 12.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, North Forney H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forney Isd, which includes North Forney H S.
$9,132
Per student
-33%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 North Forney H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forney H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Forney H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~2,648 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Forney H S
How many students attend North Forney H S?
North Forney H S has 2,648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forney, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forney H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forney H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Forney H S?
40.8% of students at North Forney H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forney H S?
The largest demographic group at North Forney H S is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forney H S?
North Forney H S has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 North Forney H S rank among schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forney H S ranks #4 of 4 schools in Forney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forney on the city page.
Is North Forney H S a good school?
North Forney H S earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Forney Isd?
Besides North Forney H S, Forney Isd also operates Forney H S (2,582 students), Jackson Middle (807 students), and Rhodes is (746 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.
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