- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Galm El
Federal NCES profile for Galm El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312006461
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galm El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #199 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Galm El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galm El ranks #199 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312006461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Galm El grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 483312006461 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 18:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Galm El grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galm 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 541
Galm El
541 students
What this shows Galm El reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galm El compares
Galm El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
White 17.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Galm 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 Galm El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galm 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galm El
How many students attend Galm El?
Galm El has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galm El?
The student-teacher ratio at Galm El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galm El?
42.8% of students at Galm El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galm El?
The largest demographic group at Galm El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galm El?
Galm El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Galm El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Galm El ranks #199 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 Galm 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.