- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Ridge El held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481983005720 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
North Ridge El held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.9 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
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- This school 585
North Ridge El
585 students
What this shows North Ridge El reports 585 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,058
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 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.
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
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~585 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.