- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Steam at the Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481815013735
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy ranks #32 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815013735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481815013735 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10.9:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 240
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
240 students
What this shows Steam at the Fine Arts Academy reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam at the Fine Arts Academy compares
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
53.3%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 0.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steam at the Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam at the Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has 240 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
85.3% of students at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Steam at the Fine Arts Academy rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy ranks #32 of 79 high 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 high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides Steam at the Fine Arts Academy, 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.