- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Sst Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Sst Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140012140Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Discovery earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #93 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Discovery has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Discovery ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140012140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Sst Discovery held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480140012140 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
508 enr · 11:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students)
Sst Discovery held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Corpus Chr
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- Sst Sugarland 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- Sst Hill Count 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- Sst Northwest 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- Sst Advancemen 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- This school 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Discovery reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Discovery compares
Sst Discovery 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% 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
36.2%
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
$11,913
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
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
Asian 8.1%
White 7.5%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Sst Discovery is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Sugarland | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Discovery
How many students attend Sst Discovery?
Sst Discovery has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Discovery is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Sst Discovery?
61.1% of students at Sst Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Sst Discovery is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Discovery?
Sst Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Discovery rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Discovery ranks #93 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 Discovery?
Besides Sst Discovery, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Sugarland (739 students), and Sst Hill Country (675 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.