- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Coker El
Federal NCES profile for Coker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294003632
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coker El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coker El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coker El ranks #49 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Coker El grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 483294003632 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 15.9:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Coker El grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coker El 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 861
Coker El
861 students
What this shows Coker El reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coker El compares
Coker El 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 19.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Coker El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Coker El 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coker El'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 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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coker El
How many students attend Coker El?
Coker El has 861 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Coker El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coker El?
49.0% of students at Coker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coker El?
The largest demographic group at Coker El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coker El?
Coker El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Coker El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Coker El ranks #49 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 North East Isd?
Besides Coker El, 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.