- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, TX
Northside El
Federal NCES profile for Northside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482297002329
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Henderson, TX.
School address
District: Henderson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482297002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Northside El shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 482297002329 · Henderson, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 11.9:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson H S (1,018 students)
Northside El shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.4 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
- Henderson H S
Henderson H S
1,018 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle
700 students
- William E Wyli
William E Wylie El
698 students
- This school
Northside El
430 students
- Monnie Meyer W 399
Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri
399 students
What this shows Northside El reports 430 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,785
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Northside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson Isd reports $13,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William E Wylie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri | 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
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside El
How many students attend Northside El?
Northside El has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside El is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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?
58.7% 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 White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Henderson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside El?
Northside El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson Isd?
Besides Northside El, Henderson Isd also operates Henderson H S (1,018 students), Henderson Middle (700 students), and William E Wylie El (698 students). See the Henderson Isd district page for the complete list.