- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
North Shore El
Federal NCES profile for North Shore El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482025001988
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #182 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shore El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore El ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
North Shore El shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 482025001988 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 16.6:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
North Shore El shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Shore El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- This school 965
North Shore El
965 students
- Galena Park Mi 896
Galena Park Middle
896 students
What this shows North Shore El reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore El compares
North Shore El is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,655
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 8.1%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, North Shore El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galena Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galena Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore El
How many students attend North Shore El?
North Shore El has 965 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shore El?
86.6% of students at North Shore El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shore El?
The largest demographic group at North Shore El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore El?
North Shore El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Shore El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore El ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides North Shore El, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), Galena Park H S (1,815 students), and North Shore Middle (1,299 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.