Enrollment
733
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burleson, TX
North Joshua El
Federal NCES profile for North Joshua El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482493008857
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Joshua El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Joshua El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Joshua El ranks #2 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Joshua El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Joshua El
North Joshua El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 844 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #384.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 733 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students) and R C Loflin Middle (696 students) alongside North Joshua El.
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 Joshua El compares
North Joshua El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,289
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 733 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, North Joshua El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joshua Isd, which includes North Joshua El.
$11,289
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Joshua El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R C Loflin Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caddo Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Joshua El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Joshua El
How many students attend North Joshua El?
North Joshua El has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burleson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Joshua El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Joshua El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Joshua El?
23.3% of students at North Joshua El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Joshua El?
The largest demographic group at North Joshua El is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Joshua El?
North Joshua El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Joshua El rank among schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Joshua El ranks #2 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burleson on the city page.
Is North Joshua El a good school?
North Joshua El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Joshua Isd?
Besides North Joshua El, Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students), R C Loflin Middle (696 students), and A G Elder El (670 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.
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