- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Tanglewood El
Federal NCES profile for Tanglewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001918
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanglewood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #53 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanglewood El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood El ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Tanglewood El grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 481970001918 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 19.2:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Tanglewood El grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tanglewood 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 575
Tanglewood El
575 students
What this shows Tanglewood El reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanglewood El compares
Tanglewood El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 11.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Tanglewood 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanglewood El
How many students attend Tanglewood El?
Tanglewood El has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood El is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tanglewood El?
15.9% of students at Tanglewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanglewood El?
The largest demographic group at Tanglewood El is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanglewood El?
Tanglewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Tanglewood El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood El ranks #53 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 Tanglewood 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.