- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481278011864
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) ranks #7 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481278011864 · El Paso, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 17.8:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Canutillo H S (1,443 students)
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canutillo H S
Canutillo H S
1,443 students
- Canutillo Midd
Canutillo Middle
717 students
- Congressman Si 577
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
577 students
- Jose J Alderet 570
Jose J Alderete Middle
570 students
- Canutillo El 481
Canutillo El
481 students
- This school 373
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
373 students
What this shows Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) compares
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,658
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
White 5.9%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canutillo Isd reports $13,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
How many students attend Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
47.6% of students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) ranks #7 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Canutillo Isd?
Besides Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs), Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students), Canutillo Middle (717 students), and Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.