- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
North Forney H S held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.2 → 163.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 481956010867 · Forney, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,648 enr · 16.6:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Forney H S (2,582 students)
North Forney H S held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.2 → 163.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Forney H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- Warren Middle 738
Warren Middle
738 students
What this shows North Forney H S reports 2,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forney H S compares
North Forney 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,032
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
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.
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
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,648 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,502 (2022-23) → 2,434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.