- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Oaklawn El
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001896
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #110 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn El ranks #110 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Oaklawn El shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 481970001896 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 15.8:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Oaklawn El shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oaklawn 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 395
Oaklawn El
395 students
What this shows Oaklawn El reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklawn El compares
Oaklawn 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
African American 10.1%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn El
How many students attend Oaklawn El?
Oaklawn El has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaklawn El?
91.0% of students at Oaklawn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklawn El?
The largest demographic group at Oaklawn El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn El?
Oaklawn El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaklawn El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn El ranks #110 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 Oaklawn 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.