Enrollment
243
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robstown, TX
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483744004201
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Robstown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Pedro Fine Arts Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Pedro Fine Arts Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Robstown, Texas, enrolling 243 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #492, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students) and Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students) alongside San Pedro Fine Arts Academy.
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 San Pedro Fine Arts Academy compares
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$12,454
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 98.8%
White 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, San Pedro Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robstown Isd, which includes San Pedro Fine Arts Academy.
$12,454
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 San Pedro Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seale J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lotspeich Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salazar Crossroads Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Pedro Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~243 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend San Pedro Fine Arts Academy?
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robstown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy?
92.1% of students at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Pedro Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Pedro Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Robstown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy?
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Pedro Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Robstown?
By Resource Investment Index, San Pedro Fine Arts Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Robstown on the city page.
Is San Pedro Fine Arts Academy a good school?
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Robstown Isd?
Besides San Pedro Fine Arts Academy, Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students), Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students), and Seale J H (533 students). See the Robstown Isd district page for the complete list.
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