- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Burke El
Federal NCES profile for Burke El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312008707
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #34 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke El ranks #34 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312008707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Burke El held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483312008707 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.2:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Burke El held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burke El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 542
Burke El
542 students
What this shows Burke El reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke El compares
Burke 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 9.6%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Burke El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burke El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke El
How many students attend Burke El?
Burke El has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke El?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Burke El?
68.6% of students at Burke El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke El?
The largest demographic group at Burke El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke El?
Burke El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Burke El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke El ranks #34 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Burke El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.