- Enrollment
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edmond, OK
Northern Hills Es
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hills Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401059000478
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Hills Es earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools.
- #10 of 18
- schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 708
- students enrolled
Northern Hills Es has class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Es ranks #10 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Northern Hills Es shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 401059000478 · Edmond, OK Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students)
Northern Hills Es shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Northern Hills Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe Hs
Santa Fe Hs
2,774 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
2,770 students
- North Hs
North Hs
2,532 students
- Sequoyah Ms 1,053
Sequoyah Ms
1,053 students
- Central Ms 1,036
Central Ms
1,036 students
- This school 708
Northern Hills Es
708 students
What this shows Northern Hills Es reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Hills Es compares
Northern Hills Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Northern Hills Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edmond reports $9,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Hills Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Hills Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Edmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chisholm Es
Standard public school
854 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Frontier Es
Standard public school
809 students 18:1 students per teacher
Cross Timbers Es
Standard public school
795 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Es
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
West Field Es
Standard public school
765 students 17:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Es
Standard public school
687 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills Es
How many students attend Northern Hills Es?
Northern Hills Es has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edmond, OK. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Es is 17.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hills Es?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hills Es is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hills Es?
Northern Hills Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Es rank among schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Es ranks #10 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Edmond?
Besides Northern Hills Es, Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students), Memorial Hs (2,770 students), and North Hs (2,532 students). See the Edmond district page for the complete list.