- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484092013586
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #279 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center ranks #279 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092013586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 484092013586 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 19.3:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- This school
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- Heritage El 555
Heritage El
555 students
What this shows Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center compares
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,928
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.7%
White 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
84.4% of students at Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center ranks #279 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 Southside Isd?
Besides Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students), and Losoya Middle (607 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.