- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Prairie Vista
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481770011344
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Vista earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Vista has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770011344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Prairie Vista held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.9 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481770011344 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 17.7:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Prairie Vista held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.9 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Vista in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- This school 958
Prairie Vista
958 students
What this shows Prairie Vista reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Vista compares
Prairie Vista 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,593
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 26.7%
White 22.8%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Prairie Vista is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Vista
How many students attend Prairie Vista?
Prairie Vista has 958 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Vista?
44.1% of students at Prairie Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Vista?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Vista is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Vista?
Prairie Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Prairie Vista rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista ranks #17 of 40 middle 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 middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Prairie Vista, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.