- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schertz, TX
Sst Schertz
Federal NCES profile for Sst Schertz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025814161Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Schertz earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 37.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Schertz has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Schertz ranks #1 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology · Texas
NCES ID 480025814161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+476 students YoY
Sst Schertz grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 859 in 2023-24 (+124.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+476 students YoY 480025814161 · Schertz, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
895 enr · 37.3:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Champions (1,660 students)
Sst Schertz grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 859 in 2023-24 (+124.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Schertz in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Champions
Sst Champions
1,660 students
- This school
Sst Schertz
895 students
- Sst Alamo
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 Schertz reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Schertz compares
Sst Schertz 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 | 37.3:1 | ▲ 154% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.3:1
students per teacher
- 154% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 23.2%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Sst Schertz 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 Schertz Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Champions | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Alamo | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Spring | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Sa College Prep H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst the Woodlands | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Schertz's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Schertz
How many students attend Sst Schertz?
Sst Schertz has 895 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schertz, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), up 476.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Schertz?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Schertz is 37.3:1, which is 154% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Schertz?
25.1% of students at Sst Schertz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Schertz?
The largest demographic group at Sst Schertz is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Schertz?
Sst Schertz has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Schertz rank among schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Schertz ranks #1 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schertz on the city page.
What other schools are in School of Science and Technology?
Besides Sst Schertz, School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Champions (1,660 students), Sst Alamo (848 students), and Sst Spring (839 students). See the School of Science and Technology district page for the complete list.