- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Walsh El
Federal NCES profile for Walsh El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480778013642
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walsh El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walsh El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh El ranks #7 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Walsh El grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 480778013642 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.9:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Aledo H S (1,730 students)
Walsh El grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walsh El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aledo H S
Aledo H S
1,730 students
- Aledo Middle
Aledo Middle
1,049 students
- Mcanally Middl
Mcanally Middle
898 students
- Annetta El 689
Annetta El
689 students
- Vandagriff El 640
Vandagriff El
640 students
- This school 550
Walsh El
550 students
What this shows Walsh El reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walsh El compares
Walsh 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,007
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Walsh El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aledo Isd reports $11,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walsh El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aledo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcanally Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annetta El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandagriff El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walsh El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walsh El
How many students attend Walsh El?
Walsh El has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walsh El?
13.3% of students at Walsh El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walsh El?
The largest demographic group at Walsh El is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walsh El?
Walsh 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 Walsh El rank among elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh El ranks #7 of 27 elementary 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 elementary schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Aledo Isd?
Besides Walsh El, Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students), Aledo Middle (1,049 students), and Mcanally Middle (898 students). See the Aledo Isd district page for the complete list.