- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Campo, TX
Northside El
Federal NCES profile for Northside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481828001657
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in El Campo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in El Campo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Northside El grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 481828001657 · El Campo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.2:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: El Campo H S (1,002 students)
Northside El grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.0 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
- El Campo H S
El Campo H S
1,002 students
- El Campo Middl
El Campo Middle
707 students
- Hutchins El
Hutchins El
678 students
- This school
Northside El
471 students
- Myatt El
Myatt El
421 students
What this shows Northside El reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside El compares
Northside 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,351
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 23.1%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Northside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Campo Isd reports $13,351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Campo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchins El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myatt El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside El
How many students attend Northside El?
Northside El has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Campo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside El?
68.3% 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 65.6% of enrollment, in El Campo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside El?
Northside El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 public schools in El Campo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in El Campo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Campo on the city page.
What other schools are in El Campo Isd?
Besides Northside El, El Campo Isd also operates El Campo H S (1,002 students), El Campo Middle (707 students), and Hutchins El (678 students). See the El Campo Isd district page for the complete list.