- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Fisher El
Federal NCES profile for Fisher El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312011137
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #49 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher El ranks #49 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312011137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fisher El held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483312011137 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 12:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Fisher El held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fisher 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 565
Fisher El
565 students
What this shows Fisher El reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher El compares
Fisher 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 3.9%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Fisher 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 Fisher 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 Fisher 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher El
How many students attend Fisher El?
Fisher El has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Fisher El?
72.2% of students at Fisher El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher El?
The largest demographic group at Fisher El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher El?
Fisher El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fisher El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher El ranks #49 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 Fisher 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.