Enrollment
885
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melissa, TX
North Creek El
Federal NCES profile for North Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483012011883
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Creek El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Melissa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Creek El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Creek El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Creek El
North Creek El is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Melissa, Texas, enrolling 885 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 23% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 885 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 680 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #529, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 885 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Melissa Isd spends $9,950 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Melissa Isd also operates Melissa H S (1,983 students) and Melissa Middle (1,741 students) alongside North Creek El.
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 North Creek El compares
North Creek El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 885 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 15.4%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, North Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melissa Isd, which includes North Creek El.
$9,950
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 6.0%
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 North Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melissa Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry Mckillop El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Wood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melissa Ridge Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary 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 (~885 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Creek El
How many students attend North Creek El?
North Creek El has 885 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melissa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Creek El is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Creek El?
17.2% of students at North Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Creek El?
The largest demographic group at North Creek El is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Melissa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Creek El?
North Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Creek El rank among public schools in Melissa?
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melissa on the city page.
Is North Creek El a good school?
North Creek El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Melissa Isd?
Besides North Creek El, Melissa Isd also operates Melissa H S (1,983 students), Melissa Middle (1,741 students), and Harry Mckillop El (1,016 students). See the Melissa Isd district page for the complete list.
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