- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Ridglea Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Ridglea Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001902
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridglea Hills El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #122 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridglea Hills El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridglea Hills El ranks #122 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ridglea Hills El held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 481970001902 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Ridglea Hills El held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridglea Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 742
Ridglea Hills El
742 students
What this shows Ridglea Hills El reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridglea Hills El compares
Ridglea Hills El 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 24.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Ridglea Hills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridglea Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridglea Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridglea Hills El
How many students attend Ridglea Hills El?
Ridglea Hills El has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridglea Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridglea Hills El is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridglea Hills El?
49.6% of students at Ridglea Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridglea Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Ridglea Hills El is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridglea Hills El?
Ridglea Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ridglea Hills El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridglea Hills El ranks #122 of 157 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 schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Ridglea Hills El, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.