- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Elrod El
Federal NCES profile for Elrod El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312006592
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elrod El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #93 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elrod El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elrod El ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312006592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Elrod El held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483312006592 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Elrod El held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elrod El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 318
Elrod El
318 students
What this shows Elrod El reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elrod El compares
Elrod El 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$10,632
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 12.9%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Elrod El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elrod El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elrod El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elrod El
How many students attend Elrod El?
Elrod El has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elrod El?
The student-teacher ratio at Elrod El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Elrod El?
46.1% of students at Elrod El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elrod El?
The largest demographic group at Elrod El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elrod El?
Elrod El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Elrod El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Elrod El ranks #93 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Elrod El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.