- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Stepping Stones Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stepping Stones Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140413750Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stepping Stones Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #25 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stepping Stones Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stepping Stones Academy ranks #25 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Meadowland Charter District · Texas
NCES ID 480140413750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Stepping Stones Academy shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-73.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480140413750 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
9 enr · 4.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Oaks Academy (36 students)
Stepping Stones Academy shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-73.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Stepping Stones Academy compares
Stepping Stones Academy is a shrinking 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$31,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 9 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
African American 11.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Stepping Stones Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Meadowland Charter District reports $31,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stepping Stones Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stepping Stones Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~9 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stepping Stones Academy
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Academy is 4.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 71% 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 Stepping Stones Academy?
87.0% of students at Stepping Stones Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stepping Stones Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stepping Stones Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Stepping Stones Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Stepping Stones Academy ranks #25 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 Meadowland Charter District?
Besides Stepping Stones Academy, Meadowland Charter District also operates Oaks Academy (36 students). See the Meadowland Charter District district page for the complete list.