- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Northern Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294005784
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Hills El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Hills El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills El ranks #49 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294005784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northern Hills El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483294005784 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Northern Hills El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northern Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 501
Northern Hills El
501 students
What this shows Northern Hills El reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Hills El compares
Northern Hills 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$11,211
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 16.4%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Northern Hills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills El
How many students attend Northern Hills El?
Northern Hills El has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Northern Hills El?
78.0% of students at Northern Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hills El?
Northern Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Northern Hills El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills El ranks #49 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Northern Hills El, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.