- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Robert G Cole Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert G Cole Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482016001965
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert G Cole Middle/High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #25 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert G Cole Middle/High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert G Cole Middle/High School ranks #25 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Ft Sam Houston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482016001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Robert G Cole Middle/High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 73.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 482016001965 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 10.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft Sam Houston El (807 students)
Robert G Cole Middle/High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 73.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Robert G Cole Middle/High School compares
Robert G Cole Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 33.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Robert G Cole Middle/High School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft Sam Houston Isd reports $18,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert G Cole Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Sam Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert G Cole Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert G Cole Middle/High School
How many students attend Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
Robert G Cole Middle/High School has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert G Cole Middle/High School is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
9.0% of students at Robert G Cole Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert G Cole Middle/High School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
Robert G Cole Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Robert G Cole Middle/High School rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert G Cole Middle/High School ranks #25 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 Ft Sam Houston Isd?
Besides Robert G Cole Middle/High School, Ft Sam Houston Isd also operates Ft Sam Houston El (807 students). See the Ft Sam Houston Isd district page for the complete list.