- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Pecan Valley El
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Valley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481785001558
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Valley El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #258 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Valley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Valley El ranks #258 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Pecan Valley El grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 481785001558 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.7:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central H S (3,362 students)
Pecan Valley El grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pecan Valley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central H
East Central H S
3,362 students
- East Central H 1,251
East Central Heritage Middle
1,251 students
- Legacy Middle 1,143
Legacy Middle
1,143 students
- Harmony El 781
Harmony El
781 students
- Sinclair El 739
Sinclair El
739 students
- This school 457
Pecan Valley El
457 students
What this shows Pecan Valley El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecan Valley El compares
Pecan Valley 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$10,989
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 9.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Pecan Valley El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Central Isd reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecan Valley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central Heritage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Valley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecan Valley El
How many students attend Pecan Valley El?
Pecan Valley El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Valley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Valley El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecan Valley El?
73.3% of students at Pecan Valley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Valley El?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Valley El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Valley El?
Pecan Valley El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Pecan Valley El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Valley El ranks #258 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 East Central Isd?
Besides Pecan Valley El, East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students), East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students), and Legacy Middle (1,143 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.