- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Candlewood El
Federal NCES profile for Candlewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482499006723
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candlewood El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Candlewood El has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candlewood El ranks #8 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Candlewood El shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 482499006723 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 8:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Candlewood El shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Candlewood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 263
Candlewood El
263 students
What this shows Candlewood El reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candlewood El compares
Candlewood El 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,253
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 30.0%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Candlewood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candlewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candlewood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candlewood El
How many students attend Candlewood El?
Candlewood El has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candlewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Candlewood El is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 49% 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 Candlewood El?
87.3% of students at Candlewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candlewood El?
The largest demographic group at Candlewood El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candlewood El?
Candlewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Candlewood El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Candlewood El ranks #8 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 Judson Isd?
Besides Candlewood El, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.