- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Richland Hills, TX
Richland H S
Federal NCES profile for Richland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000495
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 11
- schools in North Richland Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland H S has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland H S ranks #10 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Richland H S held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 127.7 → 129.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481023000495 · North Richland Hills, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,063 enr · 16.2:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Richland H S held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 127.7 → 129.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- This school
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- Smithfield Mid 798
Smithfield Middle
798 students
What this shows Richland H S reports 2,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland H S compares
Richland 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,063 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,063
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Richland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,063 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland H S
How many students attend Richland H S?
Richland H S has 2,063 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Richland Hills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,016 (2022-23) → 2,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland H S is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland H S?
43.7% of students at Richland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland H S?
The largest demographic group at Richland H S is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in North Richland Hills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland H S?
Richland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Richland H S rank among schools in North Richland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland H S ranks #10 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Richland Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Richland H S, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Haltom Middle (909 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.