Enrollment
3,114
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B Travis H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B Travis H S
William B Travis H S is a large combined-grade school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 3,114 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,114 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (29%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Bend Isd also operates Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students) alongside William B Travis H S.
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 William B Travis H S compares
William B Travis H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes William B Travis H S.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~3,114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William B Travis H S a good school?
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. 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 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.
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