- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forney, TX
Rhea Int
Federal NCES profile for Rhea Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481956011501
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rhea Int earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rhea Int has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rhea Int ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Rhea Int held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481956011501 · Forney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 11.5:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Rhea Int held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rhea Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
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
- This school 599
Rhea Int
599 students
What this shows Rhea Int reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rhea Int compares
Rhea Int 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.7%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Rhea Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Rhea Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rhea Int'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rhea Int
How many students attend Rhea Int?
Rhea Int has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhea Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhea Int is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Rhea Int?
20.4% of students at Rhea Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rhea Int?
The largest demographic group at Rhea Int is White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rhea Int?
Rhea Int has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Rhea Int rank among elementary schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Rhea Int ranks #1 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Rhea Int, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.