- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Haltom City, TX
Shannon H S
Federal NCES profile for Shannon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481023013066
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon H S earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon H S ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023013066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Shannon H S held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481023013066 · Haltom City, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 6.7:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Shannon H S held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shannon 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
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 140
Shannon H S
140 students
What this shows Shannon H S reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shannon H S compares
Shannon 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 35.0%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Shannon H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Shannon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon 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
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shannon H S
How many students attend Shannon H S?
Shannon H S has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Haltom City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon H S is 6.7:1, which is 54% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 57% 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 Shannon H S?
71.2% of students at Shannon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon H S?
The largest demographic group at Shannon H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon H S?
Shannon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shannon H S rank among public schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon H S ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haltom City on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Shannon H S, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.