Enrollment
793
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480001407174 Charter school
George Gervin Academy — San Antonio, TX
Federal NCES profile for George Gervin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Gervin Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (30/100), with class sizes near the Texas median.
- F
- Resource Index · 30/100
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 793
- students enrolled
School address
District: George Gervin Academy · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Gervin Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Gervin Academy reports 793 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Texas average and 93% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding George Gervin Academy spends $13,992 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.5% from local sources (property taxes), 68.5% from the state, and 27.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Gervin Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
15 smaller classes than 54% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
793 larger than 85% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
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
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 793 Top 81% in Texas — larger than 19% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +62% vs state
NCES ID 480001407174
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 37.3%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Gervin Academy, which includes George Gervin Academy.
$13,992
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 68.5%
Federal 27.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about George Gervin Academy
How many students attend George Gervin Academy?
George Gervin Academy has 793 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAN ANTONIO, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Gervin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Gervin Academy is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Gervin Academy?
100.0% of students at George Gervin Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Gervin Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Gervin Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN ANTONIO, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Gervin Academy?
George Gervin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.