- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hereford, TX
Northwest El
Federal NCES profile for Northwest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482301002337
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hereford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hereford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Northwest El grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 482301002337 · Hereford, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 18.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hereford H S (1,182 students)
Northwest El grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hereford H S
Hereford H S
1,182 students
- Hereford J H
Hereford J H
534 students
- This school
Northwest El
479 students
- Aikman El 464
Aikman El
464 students
- Bluebonnet El 366
Bluebonnet El
366 students
- West Central E 331
West Central El
331 students
What this shows Northwest El reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest El compares
Northwest 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,359
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.0%
White 7.9%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Northwest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hereford Isd reports $11,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hereford J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aikman El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest El
How many students attend Northwest El?
Northwest El has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hereford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest El is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest El?
78.1% of students at Northwest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest El?
The largest demographic group at Northwest El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hereford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest El?
Northwest 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 Northwest El rank among elementary schools in Hereford?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hereford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hereford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hereford Isd?
Besides Northwest El, Hereford Isd also operates Hereford H S (1,182 students), Hereford J H (534 students), and Aikman El (464 students). See the Hereford Isd district page for the complete list.