- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Roy Cisneros El
Federal NCES profile for Roy Cisneros El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481815001610Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy Cisneros El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy Cisneros El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Cisneros El ranks #8 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Roy Cisneros El shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481815001610 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
195 enr · 9.8:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Roy Cisneros El shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roy Cisneros El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 195
Roy Cisneros El
195 students
What this shows Roy Cisneros El reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy Cisneros El compares
Roy Cisneros El 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Roy Cisneros El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy Cisneros El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy Cisneros El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roy Cisneros El
How many students attend Roy Cisneros El?
Roy Cisneros El has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Cisneros El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Cisneros El is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Roy Cisneros El?
96.2% of students at Roy Cisneros El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy Cisneros El?
The largest demographic group at Roy Cisneros El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy Cisneros El?
Roy Cisneros El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Roy Cisneros El rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Cisneros El ranks #8 of 58 elementary 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 elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides Roy Cisneros El, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.