- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Tomlinson El
Federal NCES profile for Tomlinson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312013918
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomlinson El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #128 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomlinson El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson El ranks #128 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312013918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Tomlinson El held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 483312013918 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 18.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Tomlinson El held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tomlinson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 875
Tomlinson El
875 students
What this shows Tomlinson El reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomlinson El compares
Tomlinson El 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 875 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 18.2%
African American 11.4%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Tomlinson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomlinson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomlinson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson El
How many students attend Tomlinson El?
Tomlinson El has 875 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson El is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomlinson El?
26.3% of students at Tomlinson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomlinson El?
The largest demographic group at Tomlinson El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomlinson El?
Tomlinson El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tomlinson El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson El ranks #128 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Tomlinson El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.