Enrollment
496
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
E T Wrenn Middle
Federal NCES profile for E T Wrenn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481815001612
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E T Wrenn Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #30 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
E T Wrenn Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E T Wrenn Middle ranks #30 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E T Wrenn Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at E T Wrenn Middle
E T Wrenn Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 496 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #231.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 496 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students) and Memorial H S (846 students) alongside E T Wrenn Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E T Wrenn Middle compares
E T Wrenn Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$14,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgewood Isd, which includes E T Wrenn Middle.
$14,310
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 50.1%
Federal 31.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How E T Wrenn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E T Wrenn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E T Wrenn Middle
How many students attend E T Wrenn Middle?
E T Wrenn Middle has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E T Wrenn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E T Wrenn Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 E T Wrenn Middle?
97.0% of students at E T Wrenn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E T Wrenn Middle?
E T Wrenn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E T Wrenn Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, E T Wrenn Middle ranks #30 of 80 middle 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 middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is E T Wrenn Middle a good school?
E T Wrenn Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides E T Wrenn Middle, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.
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