- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Esparza El
Federal NCES profile for Esparza El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312003699
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esparza El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #228 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Esparza El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esparza El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312003699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Esparza El held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483312003699 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.8:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Esparza El held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Esparza 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 462
Esparza El
462 students
What this shows Esparza El reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esparza El compares
Esparza 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
White 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Esparza 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 Esparza 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esparza 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esparza El
How many students attend Esparza El?
Esparza El has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparza El?
The student-teacher ratio at Esparza El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Esparza El?
81.8% of students at Esparza El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esparza El?
The largest demographic group at Esparza El is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esparza El?
Esparza El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Esparza El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Esparza El ranks #228 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 Esparza 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.