- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Mcandrew El
Federal NCES profile for Mcandrew El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312012811
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcandrew El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #20 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcandrew El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcandrew El ranks #20 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312012811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mcandrew El held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483312012811 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 14.5:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Mcandrew El held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcandrew El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 304
Mcandrew El
304 students
What this shows Mcandrew El reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcandrew El compares
Mcandrew El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 6.6%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Mcandrew El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcandrew El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcandrew El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcandrew El
How many students attend Mcandrew El?
Mcandrew El has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcandrew El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcandrew El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcandrew El?
7.2% of students at Mcandrew El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcandrew El?
The largest demographic group at Mcandrew El is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcandrew El?
Mcandrew El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcandrew El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcandrew El ranks #20 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Mcandrew El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.