Enrollment
945
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Luckey Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Luckey Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483006013658
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luckey Ranch El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #107 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Luckey Ranch El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luckey Ranch El ranks #107 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006013658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luckey Ranch El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luckey Ranch El
Luckey Ranch El is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 945 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 945 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,024 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #288.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 945 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Medina Valley Isd spends $10,643 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students) and Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students) alongside Luckey Ranch El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luckey Ranch El compares
Luckey Ranch El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$10,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 945 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 12.7%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Luckey Ranch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina Valley Isd, which includes Luckey Ranch El.
$10,643
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 39.2%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Luckey Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladera El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luckey Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luckey Ranch El
How many students attend Luckey Ranch El?
Luckey Ranch El has 945 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luckey Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Luckey Ranch El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luckey Ranch El?
57.0% of students at Luckey Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luckey Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Luckey Ranch El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luckey Ranch El?
Luckey Ranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luckey Ranch El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Luckey Ranch El ranks #107 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.
Is Luckey Ranch El a good school?
Luckey Ranch El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Luckey Ranch El, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students), Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students), and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.
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