- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
North Bridge El
Federal NCES profile for North Bridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496021357
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bridge El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bridge El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bridge El ranks #7 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
North Bridge El grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 484496021357 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 19.4:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
North Bridge El grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Bridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 775
North Bridge El
775 students
What this shows North Bridge El reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bridge El compares
North Bridge El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,558
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, North Bridge El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bridge El
How many students attend North Bridge El?
North Bridge El has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bridge El is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bridge El?
90.8% of students at North Bridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bridge El?
The largest demographic group at North Bridge El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bridge El?
North Bridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 North Bridge El rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bridge El ranks #7 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides North Bridge El, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.