- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Northlake El
Federal NCES profile for Northlake El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004143
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northlake El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #160 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northlake El has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake El ranks #160 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Northlake El grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 483702004143 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 9.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Northlake El grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northlake El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 414
Northlake El
414 students
What this shows Northlake El reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northlake El compares
Northlake El is a growing 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,101
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 21.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Northlake El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northlake El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northlake El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northlake El
How many students attend Northlake El?
Northlake El has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake El is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Northlake El?
65.2% of students at Northlake El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northlake El?
The largest demographic group at Northlake El is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlake El?
Northlake El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Northlake El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake El ranks #160 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Northlake El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.