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NORTHSIDE SCHOOL

18040 HWY 283 N, VERNON, TX 76384NORTHSIDE ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
243
Students
Total enrolled
$13,470
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 243 students in grades KG–12 in VERNON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,470 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NORTHSIDE SCHOOL is a mid-sized other in VERNON, Texas, serving grades KG–12 with 243 students. The district invests $13,470 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at NORTHSIDE SCHOOL

243
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 123 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
62%
28%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 483309003728

Academic Outcomes at NORTHSIDE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 76384

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,470Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,470
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,927
Student Support$2,559
Administration$1,616
Operations$2,021
Other$1,347
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,470 spent per student, an estimated $5,967 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
74%
17%
State government
74.4%
Local (property tax)
17.4%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyWilbarger County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORTHSIDE ISD →
Phone: (940)552-2551
NCES ID: 483309003728
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in VERNON seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORTHSIDE ISD
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
18040 HWY 283 N, VERNON, TX 76384
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.