- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richardson, TX
Richardson North J H
Federal NCES profile for Richardson North J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702004154
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson North J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson North J H has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson North J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Richardson North J H shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 483702004154 · Richardson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Richardson North J H shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richardson North J H 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 574
Richardson North J H
574 students
What this shows Richardson North J H reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson North J H compares
Richardson North J H is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Richardson North J H 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 Richardson North J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson North J H'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 middle 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson North J H
How many students attend Richardson North J H?
Richardson North J H has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson North J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson North J H is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Richardson North J H?
36.8% of students at Richardson North J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson North J H?
The largest demographic group at Richardson North J H is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson North J H?
Richardson North J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Richardson North J H rank among middle schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson North J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Richardson North J H, 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.