- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Viridian El
Federal NCES profile for Viridian El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482406012960
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viridian El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Viridian El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viridian El ranks #12 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406012960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Viridian El grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+125 students YoY 482406012960 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 20.6:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
Viridian El grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Viridian El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- Bell H S
Bell H S
2,411 students
- Euless J H 1,075
Euless J H
1,075 students
- Central J H 1,061
Central J H
1,061 students
- Harwood J H 1,024
Harwood J H
1,024 students
- This school 845
Viridian El
845 students
What this shows Viridian El reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viridian El compares
Viridian 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,260
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 845 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.6%
White 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Viridian El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd reports $10,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viridian El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viridian El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Viridian El
How many students attend Viridian El?
Viridian El has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), up 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viridian El?
The student-teacher ratio at Viridian El is 20.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viridian El?
19.0% of students at Viridian El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viridian El?
The largest demographic group at Viridian El is Asian at 38.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viridian El?
Viridian El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Viridian El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Viridian El ranks #12 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides Viridian El, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Bell H S (2,411 students), and Euless J H (1,075 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.