- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Del Rio, TX
North Heights El
Federal NCES profile for North Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483890004441
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Heights El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Heights El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890004441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
539 on latest CCD 483890004441 · Del Rio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 16.8:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- Del Rio Middle
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- Garfield El 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- This school 539
North Heights El
539 students
What this shows North Heights El reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Heights El compares
North Heights El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$12,076
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Heights El
How many students attend North Heights El?
North Heights El has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Del Rio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Heights El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Heights El?
82.4% of students at North Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Heights El?
North Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Heights El rank among elementary schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides North Heights El, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.