- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Julian C Gallardo El
Federal NCES profile for Julian C Gallardo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484092010449
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian C Gallardo El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #27 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian C Gallardo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian C Gallardo El ranks #27 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092010449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Julian C Gallardo El grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 484092010449 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.8:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
Julian C Gallardo El grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Julian C Gallardo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- This school 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- Heritage El 555
Heritage El
555 students
What this shows Julian C Gallardo El reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julian C Gallardo El compares
Julian C Gallardo El is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$13,928
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.0%
White 6.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Julian C Gallardo El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julian C Gallardo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian C Gallardo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julian C Gallardo El
How many students attend Julian C Gallardo El?
Julian C Gallardo El has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian C Gallardo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian C Gallardo El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julian C Gallardo El?
85.3% of students at Julian C Gallardo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian C Gallardo El?
The largest demographic group at Julian C Gallardo El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian C Gallardo El?
Julian C Gallardo El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julian C Gallardo El rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian C Gallardo El ranks #27 of 58 elementary 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 elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside Isd?
Besides Julian C Gallardo El, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), and Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.