Enrollment
552
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Jackson-Keller El
Federal NCES profile for Jackson-Keller El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294006590
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson-Keller El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #147 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson-Keller El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson-Keller El ranks #147 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294006590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson-Keller El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson-Keller El
Jackson-Keller El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 552 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.9% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,687 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #583.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Jackson-Keller El.
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 Jackson-Keller El compares
Jackson-Keller El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$10,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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%
African American 4.5%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Jackson-Keller El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Jackson-Keller El.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Jackson-Keller El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson-Keller El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson-Keller El
How many students attend Jackson-Keller El?
Jackson-Keller El has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson-Keller El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson-Keller El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Jackson-Keller El?
93.9% of students at Jackson-Keller El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson-Keller El?
The largest demographic group at Jackson-Keller El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson-Keller El?
Jackson-Keller El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson-Keller El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson-Keller El ranks #147 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.
Is Jackson-Keller El a good school?
Jackson-Keller El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 North East Isd?
Besides Jackson-Keller El, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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