- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
North El
Federal NCES profile for North El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703014338
👥 S:T ratio 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North El earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North El ranks #13 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
North El grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (+23.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 482703014338 · Leander, TX Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 22.3:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
North El grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (+23.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 737
North El
737 students
What this shows North El reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How North El compares
North 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,669
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.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, North El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about North El
How many students attend North El?
North El has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North El?
The student-teacher ratio at North El is 22.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North El?
13.2% of students at North El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North El?
The largest demographic group at North El is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North El?
North El has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North El rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, North El ranks #13 of 13 schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides North El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.