- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls
Federal NCES profile for Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481815014176Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls ranks #8 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815014176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+31.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 481815014176 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
354 enr · 17.7:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+31.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls 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 354
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls
354 students
What this shows Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls compares
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
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 Leadership School for Girls 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls'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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls
How many students attend Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls?
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls?
90.8% of students at Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls?
The largest demographic group at Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls?
Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls ranks #8 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 Leadership School for Girls, 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.