Enrollment
585
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
North Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for North Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481983005720
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridge El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #43 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- 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 #43 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ridge El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ridge El
North Ridge El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling 585 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 585 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 585 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frenship Isd spends $9,829 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students) and Heritage Middle (821 students) alongside North Ridge 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 Ridge El compares
North Ridge 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$9,829
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 26.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, North Ridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frenship Isd, which includes North Ridge El.
$9,829
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 34.3%
Federal 12.5%
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 Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Ridge El
How many students attend North Ridge El?
North Ridge El has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Ridge El?
55.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridge El?
North Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ridge El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge El ranks #43 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
Is North Ridge El a good school?
North Ridge El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Frenship Isd?
Besides North Ridge El, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Terra Vista Middle (760 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.
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