- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Hidden Cove Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Cove Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484095006327
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Cove Steam Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #228 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Cove Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Cove Steam Academy ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095006327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hidden Cove Steam Academy shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 484095006327 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.2:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Hidden Cove Steam Academy shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidden Cove Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- This school 453
Hidden Cove Steam Academy
453 students
What this shows Hidden Cove Steam Academy reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Cove Steam Academy compares
Hidden Cove Steam Academy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$13,119
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
African American 2.9%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Hidden Cove Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Cove Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Cove Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Cove Steam Academy
How many students attend Hidden Cove Steam Academy?
Hidden Cove Steam Academy has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Cove Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Cove Steam Academy is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Hidden Cove Steam Academy?
90.2% of students at Hidden Cove Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Cove Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Cove Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Cove Steam Academy?
Hidden Cove Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hidden Cove Steam Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Cove Steam Academy ranks #228 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 Southwest Isd?
Besides Hidden Cove Steam Academy, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.