- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TX
Northside El
Federal NCES profile for Northside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481437000928
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-138 students YoY
Northside El shrank from 1,235 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-138 students YoY 481437000928 · Cleveland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 13.4:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland H S (3,627 students)
Northside El shrank from 1,235 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland H S
Cleveland H S
3,627 students
- Cleveland Midd 1,446
Cleveland Middle
1,446 students
- Santa Fe Middl 1,117
Santa Fe Middle
1,117 students
- This school 1,073
Northside El
1,073 students
- Santa Fe El 1,072
Santa Fe El
1,072 students
- Cottonwood El 1,023
Cottonwood El
1,023 students
What this shows Northside El reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside El compares
Northside 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,415
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 21.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Northside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland Isd reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside El
How many students attend Northside El?
Northside El has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,235 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), down 138.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Northside El?
88.7% of students at Northside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside El?
The largest demographic group at Northside El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside El?
Northside El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Northside El rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Isd?
Besides Northside El, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Santa Fe Middle (1,117 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.