- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Mh Specht El
Federal NCES profile for Mh Specht El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473009178
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mh Specht El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #128 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mh Specht El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mh Specht El ranks #128 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mh Specht El held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 481473009178 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 14.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Mh Specht El held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mh Specht El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 718
Mh Specht El
718 students
What this shows Mh Specht El reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mh Specht El compares
Mh Specht 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
White 40.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Mh Specht El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mh Specht El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mh Specht El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mh Specht El
How many students attend Mh Specht El?
Mh Specht El has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mh Specht El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mh Specht El is 14.4:1, which is 2% 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 Mh Specht El?
22.8% of students at Mh Specht El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mh Specht El?
The largest demographic group at Mh Specht El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mh Specht El?
Mh Specht El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Mh Specht El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Mh Specht El ranks #128 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Mh Specht El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.