- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Settlement, TX
North El
Federal NCES profile for North El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484554005178
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in White Settlement · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in White Settlement, TX.
School address
District: White Settlement Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484554005178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
North El shrank from 766 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 484554005178 · White Settlement, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewer H S (2,113 students)
North El shrank from 766 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 42.1 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
- Brewer H S
Brewer H S
2,113 students
- Brewer Middle
Brewer Middle
1,500 students
- Tannahill Int
Tannahill Int
952 students
- This school 800
North El
800 students
- West El 753
West El
753 students
- Blue Haze El 735
Blue Haze El
735 students
What this shows North El reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How North El compares
North El is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$10,991
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 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 28.3%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, North El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Settlement Isd reports $10,991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tannahill Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Haze El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about North El
How many students attend North El?
North El has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Settlement, TX. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North El?
The student-teacher ratio at North El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North El?
47.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in White Settlement, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North El?
North 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 El rank among public schools in White Settlement?
By Resource Investment Index, North El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in White Settlement, 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 White Settlement on the city page.
What other schools are in White Settlement Isd?
Besides North El, White Settlement Isd also operates Brewer H S (2,113 students), Brewer Middle (1,500 students), and Tannahill Int (952 students). See the White Settlement Isd district page for the complete list.