- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Paso, TX
Del Norte Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484668005312
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte Heights El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte Heights El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Heights El ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
240 on latest CCD 484668005312 · El Paso, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 15:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 12 elementary schools in El Paso. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Del Norte Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school 240
Del Norte Heights El
240 students
What this shows Del Norte Heights El reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte Heights El compares
Del Norte Heights El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Norte Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte Heights El
How many students attend Del Norte Heights El?
Del Norte Heights El has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Paso, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Heights El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte Heights El?
85.0% of students at Del Norte Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte Heights El?
Del Norte Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Del Norte Heights El rank among elementary schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Heights El ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Del Norte Heights El, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.