- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
Federal NCES profile for Great Hearts Northern Oaks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144113216Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Hearts Northern Oaks earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #217 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Hearts Northern Oaks has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Northern Oaks ranks #217 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Great Hearts Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480144113216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Great Hearts Northern Oaks held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.3 → 74.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 480144113216 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,430 enr · 19.1:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Hearts Forest Heights (1,335 students)
Great Hearts Northern Oaks held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.3 → 74.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Great Hearts Northern Oaks in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
1,430 students
- Great Hearts F
Great Hearts Forest Heights
1,335 students
- Great Hearts W
Great Hearts Western Hills
1,326 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Lakeside
1,279 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Live Oak
1,153 students
- Great Hearts A
Great Hearts Arlington
998 students
What this shows Great Hearts Northern Oaks reports 1,430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Hearts Northern Oaks compares
Great Hearts Northern Oaks 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,430
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,207
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 715 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Great Hearts Northern Oaks is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Great Hearts Texas reports $10,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Hearts Northern Oaks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Forest Heights | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Western Hills | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Lakeside | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Live Oak | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Arlington | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Hearts Northern Oaks's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Northern Oaks
How many students attend Great Hearts Northern Oaks?
Great Hearts Northern Oaks has 1,430 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,440 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Northern Oaks?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Northern Oaks is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Hearts Northern Oaks?
12.4% of students at Great Hearts Northern Oaks are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Hearts Northern Oaks?
The largest demographic group at Great Hearts Northern Oaks is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Hearts Northern Oaks?
Great Hearts Northern Oaks has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Great Hearts Northern Oaks rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Northern Oaks ranks #217 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Hearts Texas?
Besides Great Hearts Northern Oaks, Great Hearts Texas also operates Great Hearts Forest Heights (1,335 students), Great Hearts Western Hills (1,326 students), and Great Hearts Lakeside (1,279 students). See the Great Hearts Texas district page for the complete list.