- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Indian Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Indian Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473012350
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Springs El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #93 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Springs El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs El ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Indian Springs El shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 481473012350 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 14.4:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Indian Springs El shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Indian Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 649
Indian Springs El
649 students
What this shows Indian Springs El reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Springs El compares
Indian Springs 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Indian Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Springs El
How many students attend Indian Springs El?
Indian Springs El has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Indian Springs El?
11.0% of students at Indian Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Indian Springs El is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Springs El?
Indian Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Indian Springs El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs El ranks #93 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Indian Springs El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.