- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Highland Park El
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004359
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Highland Park El shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483873004359 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.9:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Highland Park El shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park 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 388
Highland Park El
388 students
What this shows Highland Park El reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park El compares
Highland Park El 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Highland Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park El
How many students attend Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Highland Park El?
89.9% of students at Highland Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Park El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #173 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 Highland Park 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.