Enrollment
2,063
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481023000495
Richland H S — North Richland Hills, TX
Federal NCES profile for Richland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richland H S reports 2,063 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 127.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% below the Texas average and 16% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 295 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Birdville Isd spends $13,525 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richland H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,063 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,525
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,063 Top 97% in Texas — larger than 3% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 127.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.7% -29% vs state
NCES ID 481023000495
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.6%
In-school suspensions 168
Out-of-school suspensions 136
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes Richland H S.
$13,525
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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North Ridge El
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Holiday Heights El
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School discipline data
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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 other school in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland H S is 15.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland H S?
Richland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.