- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Laurel Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007111352Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Ridge earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #93 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39
- students enrolled
Laurel Ridge has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ridge ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: University of Texas University Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480007111352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Laurel Ridge grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480007111352 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
39 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Methodist Children's Home (96 students)
Laurel Ridge grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laurel Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methodist Chil
Methodist Children's Home
96 students
- Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest
75 students
- Tnc Campus (Te
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
57 students
- Ut - Universit
Ut - University Charter School at High Point
46 students
- This school
Laurel Ridge
39 students
- Settlement Hom 32
Settlement Home
32 students
What this shows Laurel Ridge reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Ridge compares
Laurel Ridge 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 35.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Laurel Ridge is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for University of Texas University Charter School reports $23,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Children's Home | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ut - University Charter School at High Point | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Settlement Home | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Ridge
How many students attend Laurel Ridge?
Laurel Ridge has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Ridge is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Ridge?
Laurel Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Laurel Ridge rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ridge ranks #93 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 University of Texas University Charter School?
Besides Laurel Ridge, University of Texas University Charter School also operates Methodist Children's Home (96 students), Cedar Crest (75 students), and Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) (57 students). See the University of Texas University Charter School district page for the complete list.