- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Northwood El
Federal NCES profile for Northwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294003650
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #121 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood El ranks #121 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Northwood El held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483294003650 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Northwood El held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 303
Northwood El
303 students
What this shows Northwood El reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood El compares
Northwood 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$11,211
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 37.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Northwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood El
How many students attend Northwood El?
Northwood El has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Northwood El?
44.8% of students at Northwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood El?
The largest demographic group at Northwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood El?
Northwood 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 Northwood El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood El ranks #121 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Northwood El, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.