- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Neil Armstrong El
Federal NCES profile for Neil Armstrong El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484068004612
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil Armstrong El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #217 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Neil Armstrong El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong El ranks #217 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Neil Armstrong El grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 484068004612 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 17.9:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Neil Armstrong El grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Neil Armstrong El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Anto
South San Antonio H S
2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez 669
Roy Benavidez El
669 students
- Robert C Zamor 655
Robert C Zamora Middle
655 students
- Palo Alto El 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- This school 322
Neil Armstrong El
322 students
What this shows Neil Armstrong El reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neil Armstrong El compares
Neil Armstrong El 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,023
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 8.7%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Neil Armstrong El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South San Antonio Isd reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neil Armstrong El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Antonio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Benavidez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Alto El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neil Armstrong El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong El
How many students attend Neil Armstrong El?
Neil Armstrong El has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong El?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong El is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neil Armstrong El?
96.6% of students at Neil Armstrong El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neil Armstrong El?
The largest demographic group at Neil Armstrong El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil Armstrong El?
Neil Armstrong El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Neil Armstrong El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong El ranks #217 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 South San Antonio Isd?
Besides Neil Armstrong El, South San Antonio Isd also operates South San Antonio H S (2,190 students), Roy Benavidez El (669 students), and Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students). See the South San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.