- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haltom City, TX
West Birdville El
Federal NCES profile for West Birdville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000506
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Birdville El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Birdville El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Birdville El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Birdville El held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481023000506 · Haltom City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 14.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
West Birdville El held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Birdville El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 665
West Birdville El
665 students
What this shows West Birdville El reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Birdville El compares
West Birdville El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 6.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, West Birdville El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Birdville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Birdville El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Birdville El
How many students attend West Birdville El?
West Birdville El has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haltom City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Birdville El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Birdville El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Birdville El?
79.7% of students at West Birdville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Birdville El?
The largest demographic group at West Birdville El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Birdville El?
West Birdville 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 West Birdville El rank among schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Birdville El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Haltom City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haltom City on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides West Birdville El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.