- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Highland Forest El
Federal NCES profile for Highland Forest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481785009132
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Forest El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #228 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Forest El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Forest El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785009132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Highland Forest El grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 481785009132 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 19.3:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central H S (3,362 students)
Highland Forest El grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Forest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central H
East Central H S
3,362 students
- East Central H 1,251
East Central Heritage Middle
1,251 students
- Legacy Middle 1,143
Legacy Middle
1,143 students
- Harmony El 781
Harmony El
781 students
- Sinclair El 739
Sinclair El
739 students
- This school 694
Highland Forest El
694 students
What this shows Highland Forest El reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Forest El compares
Highland Forest 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$10,989
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 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
African American 6.1%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Highland Forest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Central Isd reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Forest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central Heritage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Forest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Forest El
How many students attend Highland Forest El?
Highland Forest El has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Forest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Forest El is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Forest El?
80.2% of students at Highland Forest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Forest El?
The largest demographic group at Highland Forest El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Forest El?
Highland Forest El 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 Highland Forest El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Forest El 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 East Central Isd?
Besides Highland Forest El, East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students), East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students), and Legacy Middle (1,143 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.