Enrollment
18
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480006114158 Charter school
Imelda Davis Early College H S — San Antonio, TX
Federal NCES profile for Imelda Davis Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 89/100.
👥 Class size 89
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
Imelda Davis Early College H S earns an A Resource Investment Index (89/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- A
- Resource Index · 89/100
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18
- students enrolled
School address
District: New Frontiers Public Schools Inc · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imelda Davis Early College H S 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
Imelda Davis Early College H S reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 82% 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 15.7:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Frontiers Public Schools Inc spends $23,557 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $13,644 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 9.2% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 47.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A), calculated from 1 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 Imelda Davis Early College H S 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 | 2.7:1 | ▼ 82% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 4% | — | — |
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)
3 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 99% of 92,598 US schools
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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')
18 larger than 2% 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.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,557
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $13,644
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 4% in Texas — larger than 96% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480006114158
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Frontiers Public Schools Inc, which includes Imelda Davis Early College H S.
$23,557
Per student
+73%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 43.1%
Federal 47.7%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Imelda Davis Early College H S
How many students attend Imelda Davis Early College H S?
Imelda Davis Early College H S has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imelda Davis Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Imelda Davis Early College H S is 2.7:1, which is 82% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imelda Davis Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Imelda Davis Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9%. The school serves a student body in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imelda Davis Early College H S?
Imelda Davis Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Imelda Davis Early College H S a good school?
Imelda Davis Early College H S earns an A Resource Investment Index (89/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.