- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Freedom El
Federal NCES profile for Freedom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484092009451
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #25 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom El ranks #25 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092009451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Freedom El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484092009451 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 15.3:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
Freedom El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Freedom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- This school 536
Freedom El
536 students
What this shows Freedom El reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom El compares
Freedom 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 | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
38.6%
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
$13,928
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 6.9%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Freedom El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom El
How many students attend Freedom El?
Freedom El has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom 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 Freedom El?
89.5% of students at Freedom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom El?
The largest demographic group at Freedom El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom El?
Freedom El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom El rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom El ranks #25 of 58 elementary 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 elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside Isd?
Besides Freedom El, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), and Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.