- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Fields El
Federal NCES profile for Fields El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312013250
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fields 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
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fields El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fields El ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312013250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fields El held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483312013250 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Fields El held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fields 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 776
Fields El
776 students
What this shows Fields El reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fields El compares
Fields 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 19.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Fields El is more 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 Fields 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 Fields 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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fields El
How many students attend Fields El?
Fields El has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fields El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fields El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Fields El?
43.8% of students at Fields El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fields El?
The largest demographic group at Fields El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fields El?
Fields 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 Fields El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Fields 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 Fields 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.