- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
George E Kelly El
Federal NCES profile for George E Kelly El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004354
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George E Kelly El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #279 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George E Kelly El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George E Kelly El ranks #279 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
George E Kelly El held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483873004354 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 29.2:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
George E Kelly El held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George E Kelly El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 497
George E Kelly El
497 students
What this shows George E Kelly El reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How George E Kelly El compares
George E Kelly 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 99% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,971
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
African American 2.8%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, George E Kelly El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George E Kelly El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George E Kelly El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about George E Kelly El
How many students attend George E Kelly El?
George E Kelly El has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George E Kelly El?
The student-teacher ratio at George E Kelly El is 29.2:1, which is 99% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George E Kelly El?
92.5% of students at George E Kelly El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George E Kelly El?
The largest demographic group at George E Kelly El is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George E Kelly El?
George E Kelly El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 George E Kelly El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, George E Kelly El ranks #279 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides George E Kelly El, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.