- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Chavez Excel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chavez Excel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312021113
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chavez Excel Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chavez Excel Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chavez Excel Academy ranks #6 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312021113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Chavez Excel Academy grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 483312021113 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 12.5:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Chavez Excel Academy grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chavez Excel Academy 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 75
Chavez Excel Academy
75 students
What this shows Chavez Excel Academy reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chavez Excel Academy compares
Chavez Excel 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 21.3%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Chavez Excel Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Chavez Excel Academy 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 Chavez Excel Academy'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 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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chavez Excel Academy
How many students attend Chavez Excel Academy?
Chavez Excel Academy has 75 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chavez Excel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chavez Excel Academy is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Chavez Excel Academy?
61.4% of students at Chavez Excel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chavez Excel Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chavez Excel Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chavez Excel Academy?
Chavez Excel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Chavez Excel Academy rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Chavez Excel Academy ranks #6 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Chavez Excel Academy, 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.