- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
North Lake Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for North Lake Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623013924
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lake Early College H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lake Early College H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Early College H S ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
North Lake Early College H S grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 481623013924 · Irving, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 19.4:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
North Lake Early College H S grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Lake Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 291
North Lake Early College H S
291 students
What this shows North Lake Early College H S reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lake Early College H S compares
North Lake Early College H S 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$14,470
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 10.3%
White 3.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, North Lake Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lake Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lake Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lake Early College H S
How many students attend North Lake Early College H S?
North Lake Early College H S has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake Early College H S is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lake Early College H S?
85.5% of students at North Lake Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lake Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at North Lake Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lake Early College H S?
North Lake Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lake Early College H S rank among high schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Early College H S ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides North Lake Early College H S, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.