- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
Federal NCES profile for Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004381Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #304 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy ranks #304 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 483873004381 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
645 enr · 17.9:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 645
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
645 students
What this shows Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy compares
Democracy Prep at Stewart 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$13,971
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 645 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 89.3%
African American 5.3%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy
How many students attend Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
96.6% of students at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
The largest demographic group at Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy?
Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy ranks #304 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.