- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
Northwood Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Hills 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 483702004145
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Hills El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Hills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Hills El ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Northwood Hills El held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 483702004145 · Dallas, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.4:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Northwood Hills El held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwood Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 563
Northwood Hills El
563 students
What this shows Northwood Hills El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Hills El compares
Northwood Hills 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 12.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Northwood Hills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Hills El
How many students attend Northwood Hills El?
Northwood Hills El has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Hills El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Hills El?
60.5% of students at Northwood Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Hills El?
Northwood Hills 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 Northwood Hills El rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Hills El ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Northwood Hills El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.