Enrollment
391
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Pre-K Academy at West Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294013947
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #248 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K Academy at West Avenue ranks #248 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294013947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pre-K Academy at West Avenue compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 391 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,710 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,485, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Pre-K Academy at West Avenue.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pre-K Academy at West Avenue compares
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 391 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
White 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Pre-K Academy at West Avenue is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Pre-K Academy at West Avenue.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pre-K Academy at West Avenue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pre-K Academy at West Avenue's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pre-K Academy at West Avenue
How many students attend Pre-K Academy at West Avenue?
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue?
79.8% of students at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pre-K Academy at West Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pre-K Academy at West Avenue?
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pre-K Academy at West Avenue rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K Academy at West Avenue ranks #248 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.
Is Pre-K Academy at West Avenue a good school?
Pre-K Academy at West Avenue earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Pre-K Academy at West Avenue, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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