- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Lackland El
Federal NCES profile for Lackland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482637002970
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lackland El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #25 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lackland El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lackland El ranks #25 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Lackland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482637002970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Lackland El grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 482637002970 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 12.3:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr H S (395 students)
Lackland El grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Lackland El compares
Lackland 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,028
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Lackland El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lackland Isd reports $19,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lackland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lackland El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lackland El
How many students attend Lackland El?
Lackland El has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lackland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lackland El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Lackland El?
8.8% of students at Lackland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lackland El?
The largest demographic group at Lackland El is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lackland El?
Lackland El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lackland El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lackland El ranks #25 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 Lackland Isd?
Besides Lackland El, Lackland Isd also operates Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr H S (395 students). See the Lackland Isd district page for the complete list.