- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Northwest El
Federal NCES profile for Northwest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483006310
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #62 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #62 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483006310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwest El held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483483006310 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Northwest El held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.1 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
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 395
Northwest El
395 students
What this shows Northwest El reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest El compares
Northwest El 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$11,528
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
African American 27.3%
White 15.2%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Northwest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest El
How many students attend Northwest El?
Northwest El has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Northwest El?
68.5% 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 41.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest El?
Northwest El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #62 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Northwest El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.