Enrollment
737
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North El
North El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leander, Texas, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 52% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 633 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #630, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside North 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 El compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,641
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes North El.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is North El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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