- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
William B Travis H S
Federal NCES profile for William B Travis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965010669
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B Travis H S earns 41/100 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 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William B Travis H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B Travis H S ranks #20 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
William B Travis H S held near 3,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 164.1 → 161.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 481965010669 · Richmond, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,114 enr · 19:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students)
William B Travis H S held near 3,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 164.1 → 161.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William B Travis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- George Bush H
George Bush H S
2,428 students
What this shows William B Travis H S reports 3,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How William B Travis H S compares
William B Travis 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 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,114 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,114
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
20.1%
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
$10,520
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 29.1%
Asian 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 18.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, William B Travis H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William B Travis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B Travis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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 (~3,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about William B Travis H S
How many students attend William B Travis H S?
William B Travis H S has 3,114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,205 (2022-23) → 3,142 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Travis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at William B Travis H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B Travis H S?
31.9% of students at William B Travis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B Travis H S?
The largest demographic group at William B Travis H S is African American at 29.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B Travis H S?
William B Travis H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 William B Travis H S rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, William B Travis H S ranks #20 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides William B Travis H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), Ridge Point H S (2,816 students), and Stephen F Austin H S (2,655 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.