- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Lighthouse El
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480024609569Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse El ranks #49 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Lighthouse Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480024609569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lighthouse El shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480024609569 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
273 enr · 21:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lighthouse Middle (101 students)
Lighthouse El shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lighthouse El
273 students
- Lighthouse Mid 101
Lighthouse Middle
101 students
- Lighthouse Hig 88
Lighthouse High
88 students
What this shows Lighthouse El reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse El compares
Lighthouse El is a shrinking 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,410
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
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 88.6%
African American 5.5%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Lighthouse El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lighthouse Public Schools reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse El
How many students attend Lighthouse El?
Lighthouse El has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse El is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse El?
89.8% of students at Lighthouse El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse El?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse El?
Lighthouse El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lighthouse El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse El ranks #49 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 Lighthouse Public Schools?
Besides Lighthouse El, Lighthouse Public Schools also operates Lighthouse Middle (101 students) and Lighthouse High (88 students). See the Lighthouse Public Schools district page for the complete list.