- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur Springs, TX
North Hopkins El
Federal NCES profile for North Hopkins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483297003663
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hopkins El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hopkins El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hopkins El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: North Hopkins Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483297003663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Hopkins El shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 483297003663 · Sulphur Springs, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hopkins H S (231 students)
North Hopkins El shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How North Hopkins El compares
North Hopkins 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,384
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, North Hopkins El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Hopkins Isd reports $14,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hopkins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hopkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hopkins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hopkins El
How many students attend North Hopkins El?
North Hopkins El has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hopkins El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hopkins El is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hopkins El?
50.2% of students at North Hopkins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hopkins El?
The largest demographic group at North Hopkins El is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hopkins El?
North Hopkins El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Hopkins El rank among schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hopkins El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sulphur Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in North Hopkins Isd?
Besides North Hopkins El, North Hopkins Isd also operates North Hopkins H S (231 students). See the North Hopkins Isd district page for the complete list.