- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Creek El held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483012011883 · Melissa, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 18.1:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Melissa H S (1,983 students)
North Creek El held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melissa H S
Melissa H S
1,983 students
- Melissa Middle
Melissa Middle
1,741 students
- Harry Mckillop
Harry Mckillop El
1,016 students
- This school
North Creek El
885 students
- Willow Wood El
Willow Wood El
857 students
- Melissa Ridge 291
Melissa Ridge Education Center
291 students
What this shows North Creek El reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Creek El compares
North Creek El 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,487
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
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.
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
District finance for Melissa Isd reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,741
- 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
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 (~885 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.