- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Richland Hills, TX
North Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for North Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023006513
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridge El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- schools in North Richland Hills · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ridge El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge El ranks #6 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023006513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Ridge El held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481023006513 · North Richland Hills, TX Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.5:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
North Ridge El held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Ridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 510
North Ridge El
510 students
What this shows North Ridge El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ridge El compares
North Ridge El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, North Ridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ridge El
How many students attend North Ridge El?
North Ridge El has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Richland Hills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ridge El?
31.3% of students at North Ridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ridge El?
The largest demographic group at North Ridge El is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in North Richland Hills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridge El?
North Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ridge El rank among schools in North Richland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge El ranks #6 of 11 schools in North Richland Hills, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Richland Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides North Ridge El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.