- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
East Central Cast Lead H S
Federal NCES profile for East Central Cast Lead H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481785013877Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Cast Lead H S earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Cast Lead H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Cast Lead H S ranks #6 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785013877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
East Central Cast Lead H S grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 481785013877 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central H S (3,362 students)
East Central Cast Lead H S grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Central Cast Lead H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central H
East Central H S
3,362 students
- East Central H 1,251
East Central Heritage Middle
1,251 students
- Legacy Middle 1,143
Legacy Middle
1,143 students
- Harmony El 781
Harmony El
781 students
- Sinclair El 739
Sinclair El
739 students
- This school 215
East Central Cast Lead H S
215 students
What this shows East Central Cast Lead H S reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Cast Lead H S compares
East Central Cast Lead H S 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,989
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 20.5%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, East Central Cast Lead H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Central Isd reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central Cast Lead H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central Heritage Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Cast Lead H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central Cast Lead H S
How many students attend East Central Cast Lead H S?
East Central Cast Lead H S has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Cast Lead H S?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Cast Lead H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 East Central Cast Lead H S?
39.8% of students at East Central Cast Lead H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Cast Lead H S?
The largest demographic group at East Central Cast Lead H S is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Cast Lead H S?
East Central Cast Lead H S has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 East Central Cast Lead H S rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Cast Lead H S ranks #6 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 East Central Isd?
Besides East Central Cast Lead H S, East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students), East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students), and Legacy Middle (1,143 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.