- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Helotes, TX
Kuentz El
Federal NCES profile for Kuentz El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312012098
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuentz El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Helotes · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuentz El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuentz El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Helotes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Kuentz El held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 483312012098 · Helotes, TX Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 13.3:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Kuentz El held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kuentz El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 517
Kuentz El
517 students
What this shows Kuentz El reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kuentz El compares
Kuentz El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,632
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 28.0%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Kuentz El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kuentz El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuentz El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kuentz El
How many students attend Kuentz El?
Kuentz El has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Helotes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuentz El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuentz El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Kuentz El?
20.3% of students at Kuentz El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuentz El?
The largest demographic group at Kuentz El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Helotes, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuentz El?
Kuentz El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kuentz El rank among schools in Helotes?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuentz El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Helotes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Helotes on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides Kuentz El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.