- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Agnes Cotton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Agnes Cotton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004322Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agnes Cotton Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #217 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Agnes Cotton Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes Cotton Academy ranks #217 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Agnes Cotton Academy grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483873004322 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
455 enr · 14.2:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Agnes Cotton Academy grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Agnes Cotton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 455
Agnes Cotton Academy
455 students
What this shows Agnes Cotton Academy reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agnes Cotton Academy compares
Agnes Cotton Academy is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,971
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 4.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Agnes Cotton Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agnes Cotton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agnes Cotton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agnes Cotton Academy
How many students attend Agnes Cotton Academy?
Agnes Cotton Academy has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes Cotton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Agnes Cotton Academy is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Agnes Cotton Academy?
87.3% of students at Agnes Cotton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agnes Cotton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Agnes Cotton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agnes Cotton Academy?
Agnes Cotton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Agnes Cotton Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes Cotton Academy ranks #217 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Agnes Cotton Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.