- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Nelson Early Childhood Campus
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Early Childhood Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873013131
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Early Childhood Campus earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #217 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Early Childhood Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Early Childhood Campus ranks #217 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873013131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Nelson Early Childhood Campus shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 483873013131 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Nelson Early Childhood Campus shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nelson Early Childhood Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 201
Nelson Early Childhood Campus
201 students
What this shows Nelson Early Childhood Campus reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Early Childhood Campus compares
Nelson Early Childhood Campus 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,971
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.
Programs
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Early Childhood Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Early Childhood Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Early Childhood Campus
How many students attend Nelson Early Childhood Campus?
Nelson Early Childhood Campus has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Early Childhood Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Early Childhood Campus is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson Early Childhood Campus?
100.0% of students at Nelson Early Childhood Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Early Childhood Campus?
Nelson Early Childhood Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nelson Early Childhood Campus rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Early Childhood Campus 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Nelson Early Childhood Campus, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.