- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning
Federal NCES profile for Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481815013885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #299 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning ranks #299 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815013885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 481815013885 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 12.9:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 246
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning
246 students
What this shows Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning compares
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.7%
White 3.7%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning
How many students attend Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning?
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning?
93.2% of students at Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning?
The largest demographic group at Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning?
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning ranks #299 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 Edgewood Isd?
Besides Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.