Public schools in Haltom City, TX
12 open public schools with an address in Haltom City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,908
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Haltom City public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Haltom City, TX: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,908 students, an average of 742 per school. The largest campus is Haltom H S (2,757 students), and the largest elementary school is Cheney Hills El (696).
Birdville ISD operates the most schools here (10), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Haltom City
Elementary schools in Haltom City
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdville El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 479 | 14.3:1 | |
| Cheney Hills El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 696 | 15.3:1 | |
| David E Smith El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 15.9:1 | |
| IDEA Achieve Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 585 | 18.9:1 | |
| John D Spicer El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 431 | 14.6:1 | |
| O H Stowe El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 660 | 14.4:1 | |
| West Birdville El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 665 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Haltom City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom Middle Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 909 | 16:1 | |
| North Oaks Middle Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 480 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Haltom City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob E Griggs H S Birdville ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 140 | 6.7:1 | |
| Haltom H S Birdville ISD | 09–12 | 2,757 | 17.1:1 | |
| IDEA Achieve College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 466 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic66.8%
- Black10.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Haltom City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,908 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Haltom City
How many public schools are in Haltom City, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Haltom City: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,908 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Haltom City?
Schools with an address in Haltom City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Birdville ISD (10 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Haltom City?
Haltom H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Haltom City, with 2,757 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Haltom City?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Haltom City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Achieve Academy, IDEA Achieve College Preparatory. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Haltom City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Haltom City public schools is 15:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Haltom City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities