- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Las Palmas El
Federal NCES profile for Las Palmas El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481815001625
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Palmas El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Palmas El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas El ranks #6 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
50 on latest CCD 481815001625 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 25:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Las Palmas El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 50
Las Palmas El
50 students
What this shows Las Palmas El reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Palmas El compares
Las Palmas El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 70% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Palmas El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Palmas El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas El
How many students attend Las Palmas El?
Las Palmas El has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas El?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas El is 25:1, which is 70% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Palmas El?
92.0% of students at Las Palmas El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Palmas El?
Las Palmas El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Palmas El rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas El ranks #6 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 Edgewood Isd?
Besides Las Palmas El, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.