- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Sst Alamo
Federal NCES profile for Sst Alamo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025812291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Alamo earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #40 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Alamo has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Alamo ranks #40 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology · Texas
NCES ID 480025812291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Sst Alamo grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 846 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 480025812291 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
848 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Champions (1,660 students)
Sst Alamo grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 846 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Alamo in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Champions
Sst Champions
1,660 students
- Sst Schertz
Sst Schertz
895 students
- This school
Sst Alamo
848 students
- Sst Spring
Sst Spring
839 students
- Sst Sa College 615
Sst Sa College Prep H S
615 students
- Sst the Woodla 559
Sst the Woodlands
559 students
What this shows Sst Alamo reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Alamo compares
Sst Alamo 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,599
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 19.8%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Sst Alamo is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Alamo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Champions | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Schertz | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Spring | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Sa College Prep H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst the Woodlands | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Alamo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 37.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Alamo
How many students attend Sst Alamo?
Sst Alamo has 848 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Alamo?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Alamo is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Alamo?
45.1% of students at Sst Alamo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Alamo?
The largest demographic group at Sst Alamo is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Alamo?
Sst Alamo has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sst Alamo rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Alamo ranks #40 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 School of Science and Technology?
Besides Sst Alamo, School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Champions (1,660 students), Sst Schertz (895 students), and Sst Spring (839 students). See the School of Science and Technology district page for the complete list.