Enrollment
231
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur Springs, TX
North Hopkins H S
Federal NCES profile for North Hopkins H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483297003664
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hopkins H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hopkins H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hopkins H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: North Hopkins Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483297003664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hopkins H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hopkins H S
North Hopkins H S is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sulphur Springs, Texas, enrolling 231 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, North Hopkins H S is leaner than roughly 93% of Texas schools and 37% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 628 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #348.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, North Hopkins Isd, also runs North Hopkins El (264 students).
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 Hopkins H S compares
North Hopkins H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$12,802
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, North Hopkins H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Hopkins Isd, which includes North Hopkins H S.
$12,802
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 65.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Hopkins H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hopkins El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hopkins H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Hopkins H S
How many students attend North Hopkins H S?
North Hopkins H S has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur Springs, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hopkins H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hopkins H S is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 H S?
53.3% of students at North Hopkins H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hopkins H S?
The largest demographic group at North Hopkins H S is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hopkins H S?
North Hopkins H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hopkins H S rank among schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hopkins H S ranks #2 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.
Is North Hopkins H S a good school?
North Hopkins H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 North Hopkins Isd?
Besides North Hopkins H S, North Hopkins Isd also operates North Hopkins El (264 students). See the North Hopkins Isd district page for the complete list.
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