- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Frank Madla El
Federal NCES profile for Frank Madla El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484068004615
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Madla 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
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Madla El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Madla El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Frank Madla El held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484068004615 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Frank Madla El held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank Madla El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Anto
South San Antonio H S
2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez 669
Roy Benavidez El
669 students
- Robert C Zamor 655
Robert C Zamora Middle
655 students
- Palo Alto El 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- This school 382
Frank Madla El
382 students
What this shows Frank Madla El reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Madla El compares
Frank Madla 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$13,023
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 4.2%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Frank Madla El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South San Antonio Isd reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Madla El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Antonio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Benavidez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Alto El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Madla El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Madla El
How many students attend Frank Madla El?
Frank Madla El has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Madla El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Madla El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Madla El?
94.5% of students at Frank Madla El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Madla El?
The largest demographic group at Frank Madla El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Madla El?
Frank Madla 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 Frank Madla El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Madla 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 South San Antonio Isd?
Besides Frank Madla El, South San Antonio Isd also operates South San Antonio H S (2,190 students), Roy Benavidez El (669 students), and Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students). See the South San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.