Enrollment
27
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
T R U C E Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for T R U C E Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481317007446
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T R U C E Learning Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #152 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
T R U C E Learning Ctr has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T R U C E Learning Ctr ranks #152 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317007446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T R U C E Learning Ctr compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at T R U C E Learning Ctr
T R U C E Learning Ctr is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 27 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 84% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students) and Irma Marsh Middle (840 students) alongside T R U C E Learning Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T R U C E Learning Ctr compares
T R U C E Learning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 84% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 11.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, T R U C E Learning Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castleberry Isd, which includes T R U C E Learning Ctr.
$12,456
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 21.0%
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.
How T R U C E Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irma Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castleberry El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A V Cato El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T R U C E Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about T R U C E Learning Ctr
How many students attend T R U C E Learning Ctr?
T R U C E Learning Ctr has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T R U C E Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at T R U C E Learning Ctr is 27:1, which is 84% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T R U C E Learning Ctr?
76.9% of students at T R U C E Learning Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T R U C E Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at T R U C E Learning Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T R U C E Learning Ctr?
T R U C E Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does T R U C E Learning Ctr rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, T R U C E Learning Ctr ranks #152 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.
Is T R U C E Learning Ctr a good school?
T R U C E Learning Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Castleberry Isd?
Besides T R U C E Learning Ctr, Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students), Irma Marsh Middle (840 students), and Castleberry El (754 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.
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