- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
V R Eaton H S
Federal NCES profile for V R Eaton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318013139
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
V R Eaton H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 3,288
- students enrolled
V R Eaton H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, V R Eaton H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Northwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483318013139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
V R Eaton H S held near 3,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 172.2 → 171.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483318013139 · Fort Worth, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,288 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students)
V R Eaton H S held near 3,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 172.2 → 171.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
V R Eaton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- John M Tidwell 1,062
John M Tidwell Middle
1,062 students
What this shows V R Eaton H S reports 3,288 students on the CCD universe file.
How V R Eaton H S compares
V R Eaton 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,288 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,288
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$10,236
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
329
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 17.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, V R Eaton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How V R Eaton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Nelson H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Tidwell Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to V R Eaton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~3,288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about V R Eaton H S
How many students attend V R Eaton H S?
V R Eaton H S has 3,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,273 (2022-23) → 3,262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at V R Eaton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at V R Eaton H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of V R Eaton H S?
The largest demographic group at V R Eaton H S is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for V R Eaton H S?
V R Eaton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 V R Eaton H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, V R Eaton H S ranks #20 of 38 high 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 high schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides V R Eaton H S, Northwest Isd also operates Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), Northwest H S (2,672 students), and Gene Pike Middle (1,137 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.