Enrollment
665
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Birdville El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Birdville El
West Birdville El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Haltom City, Texas, enrolling 665 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #587.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Birdville Isd spends $10,544 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students) and Birdville H S (2,069 students) alongside West Birdville El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Birdville El compares
West Birdville El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes West Birdville El.
$10,544
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Birdville El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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