- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
North Forest El
Federal NCES profile for North Forest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020914245Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forest El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #399 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forest El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forest El ranks #399 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480020914245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+163 students YoY
North Forest El grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+33.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+163 students YoY 480020914245 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
772 enr · 25.7:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Yes Prep - Southwest (1,060 students)
North Forest El grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+33.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Forest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yes Prep - Sou
Yes Prep - Southwest
1,060 students
- Yes Prep - Bra
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks
1,051 students
- Yes Prep - Gul
Yes Prep - Gulfton
1,039 students
- Yes Prep - Eas
Yes Prep - East End
1,014 students
- Yes Prep - Nor
Yes Prep - Northline
1,004 students
- This school
North Forest El
772 students
What this shows North Forest El reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forest El compares
North Forest 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 75% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,353
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 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
African American 15.5%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, North Forest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Yes Prep Public Schools Inc reports $13,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Forest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep - Southwest | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Brays Oaks | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Gulfton | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - East End | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Northline | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Forest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Forest El
How many students attend North Forest El?
North Forest El has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 163.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forest El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forest El is 25.7:1, which is 75% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Forest El?
90.3% of students at North Forest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forest El?
The largest demographic group at North Forest El is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forest El?
North Forest El has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Forest El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forest El ranks #399 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Yes Prep Public Schools Inc?
Besides North Forest El, Yes Prep Public Schools Inc also operates Yes Prep - Southwest (1,060 students), Yes Prep - Brays Oaks (1,051 students), and Yes Prep - Gulfton (1,039 students). See the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district page for the complete list.