- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Palo Alto El
Federal NCES profile for Palo Alto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484068004613
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palo Alto El earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #319 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palo Alto El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Alto El ranks #319 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Palo Alto El grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 484068004613 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 24:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Palo Alto El grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palo Alto 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
- This school 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- Miguel Carrill 501
Miguel Carrillo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Palo Alto El reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palo Alto El compares
Palo Alto 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 4.7%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Antonio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Benavidez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Carrillo Jr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palo Alto 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palo Alto El
How many students attend Palo Alto El?
Palo Alto El has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto El?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto El is 24:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palo Alto El?
95.1% of students at Palo Alto El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palo Alto El?
The largest demographic group at Palo Alto El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palo Alto El?
Palo Alto El has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Palo Alto El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Alto El ranks #319 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 Palo Alto 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.