Enrollment
503
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481815022785Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #56 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts ranks #56 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815022785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+144% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 144% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.3% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,684 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,678, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Its district draws 31.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students) and Memorial H S (846 students) alongside Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts.
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 Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts compares
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.9:1 | ▲ 144% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
35.9:1
students per teacher
- 144% 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.
Funding equity
$14,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 97.8%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgewood Isd, which includes Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts.
$14,310
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 50.1%
Federal 31.9%
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 Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts
How many students attend Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts?
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts is 35.9:1, which is 144% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts?
93.3% of students at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts?
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts ranks #56 of 58 elementary 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 elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts a good school?
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Edgewood Isd?
Besides Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.
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