- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
Ranchview H S
Federal NCES profile for Ranchview H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481305009190
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranchview H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranchview H S has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchview H S ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305009190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ranchview H S held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481305009190 · Irving, TX High · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Ranchview H S held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ranchview H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school
Ranchview H S
899 students
What this shows Ranchview H S reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranchview H S compares
Ranchview 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$13,227
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Asian 22.1%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Ranchview H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranchview H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranchview H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranchview H S
How many students attend Ranchview H S?
Ranchview H S has 899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranchview H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranchview H S is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Ranchview H S?
46.2% of students at Ranchview H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranchview H S?
The largest demographic group at Ranchview H S is African American at 36.5% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranchview H S?
Ranchview H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ranchview H S rank among high schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchview H S ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Ranchview H S, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.