Enrollment
18
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Imelda Davis Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Imelda Davis Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480006114158Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imelda Davis Early College H S earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18
- students enrolled
Imelda Davis Early College H S has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imelda Davis Early College H S ranks #4 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: New Frontiers Public Schools Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480006114158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imelda Davis Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imelda Davis Early College H S
Imelda Davis Early College H S is a small charter high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 18 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Imelda Davis Early College H S is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 59% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
The surrounding New Frontiers Public Schools Inc spends $23,557 per pupil, 73% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 47.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, New Frontiers Public Schools Inc, also runs Frank L Madla Early College H S (150 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Imelda Davis Early College H S compares
Imelda Davis Early College H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,557
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Imelda Davis Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
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.
How Imelda Davis Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank L Madla Early College H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imelda Davis Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Next steps
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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 6:1, which is 59% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 62% 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% of enrollment, 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 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Imelda Davis Early College H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Imelda Davis Early College H S ranks #4 of 79 high 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 high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Imelda Davis Early College H S a good school?
Imelda Davis Early College H S earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Frontiers Public Schools Inc?
Besides Imelda Davis Early College H S, New Frontiers Public Schools Inc also operates Frank L Madla Early College H S (150 students). See the New Frontiers Public Schools Inc district page for the complete list.
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