- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Northbrook H S
Federal NCES profile for Northbrook H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110004682
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northbrook H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northbrook H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook H S ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Northbrook H S held near 2,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 133.9 → 126.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 484110004682 · Houston, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,398 enr · 18:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Northbrook H S held near 2,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 133.9 → 126.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northbrook H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- This school
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- Spring Branch
Spring Branch Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Northbrook H S reports 2,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northbrook H S compares
Northbrook H S 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,398 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,398
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
459
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
African American 4.3%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Northbrook H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northbrook H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northbrook H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~2,398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northbrook H S
How many students attend Northbrook H S?
Northbrook H S has 2,398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,610 (2022-23) → 2,598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northbrook H S?
82.0% of students at Northbrook H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northbrook H S?
The largest demographic group at Northbrook H S is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northbrook H S?
Northbrook H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northbrook H S rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook H S ranks #305 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 Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Northbrook H S, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Stratford H S (2,394 students), and Spring Woods H S (2,020 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.