- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Academy of Creative Ed
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Creative Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294021107
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Creative Ed earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Creative Ed has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Creative Ed ranks #8 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294021107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Academy of Creative Ed shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 483294021107 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 11:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Academy of Creative Ed shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Academy of Creative Ed 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 121
Academy of Creative Ed
121 students
What this shows Academy of Creative Ed reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Creative Ed compares
Academy of Creative Ed 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 18.2%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Academy of Creative Ed is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Academy of Creative Ed 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Creative Ed'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 high 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Creative Ed
How many students attend Academy of Creative Ed?
Academy of Creative Ed has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Creative Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Creative Ed is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Academy of Creative Ed?
56.1% of students at Academy of Creative Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Creative Ed?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Creative Ed is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Creative Ed?
Academy of Creative Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Creative Ed rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Creative Ed ranks #8 of 79 high 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 high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Academy of Creative Ed, 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.