- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Schenck El
Federal NCES profile for Schenck El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004395
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schenck El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #258 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schenck El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schenck El ranks #258 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Schenck El grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483873004395 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 23.7:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Schenck El grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Schenck El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school
Schenck El
828 students
What this shows Schenck El reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schenck El compares
Schenck 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,971
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 828 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
African American 5.3%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Schenck El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schenck El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schenck El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schenck El
How many students attend Schenck El?
Schenck El has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schenck El?
The student-teacher ratio at Schenck El is 23.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schenck El?
87.9% of students at Schenck El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schenck El?
The largest demographic group at Schenck El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schenck El?
Schenck 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 Schenck El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Schenck 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Schenck El, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.