- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Sidney H Poynter
Federal NCES profile for Sidney H Poynter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591011343
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney H Poynter earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #63 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney H Poynter has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney H Poynter ranks #63 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sidney H Poynter held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481591011343 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.9:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Crowley H S (2,936 students)
Sidney H Poynter held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sidney H Poynter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Crowley
North Crowley H S
2,936 students
- Crowley H S
Crowley H S
2,433 students
- Summer Creek M 1,035
Summer Creek Middle
1,035 students
- Richard Allie 1,008
Richard Allie Middle
1,008 students
- Crowley Middle 821
Crowley Middle
821 students
- This school 418
Sidney H Poynter
418 students
What this shows Sidney H Poynter reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney H Poynter compares
Sidney H Poynter 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,317
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
White 10.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Sidney H Poynter is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crowley Isd reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sidney H Poynter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney H Poynter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney H Poynter
How many students attend Sidney H Poynter?
Sidney H Poynter has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney H Poynter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney H Poynter is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Sidney H Poynter?
72.3% of students at Sidney H Poynter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney H Poynter?
The largest demographic group at Sidney H Poynter is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney H Poynter?
Sidney H Poynter has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sidney H Poynter rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney H Poynter ranks #63 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 Crowley Isd?
Besides Sidney H Poynter, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.