- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
V M Adams El
Federal NCES profile for V M Adams El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482247002270
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
V M Adams El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #304 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
V M Adams El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, V M Adams El ranks #304 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Harlandale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482247002270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+207 students YoY
V M Adams El grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (+35.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+207 students YoY 482247002270 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 22.2:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlandale H S (1,652 students)
V M Adams El grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (+35.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
V M Adams El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlandale H S
Harlandale H S
1,652 students
- Mccollum H S
Mccollum H S
1,502 students
- This school
V M Adams El
732 students
- Harlandale Mid
Harlandale Middle
732 students
- H W Schulze El
H W Schulze El
726 students
- Stonewall/Flan
Stonewall/Flanders El
691 students
What this shows V M Adams El reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How V M Adams El compares
V M Adams El 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,311
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 732 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, V M Adams El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlandale Isd reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How V M Adams El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccollum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlandale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H W Schulze El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonewall/Flanders El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to V M Adams El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about V M Adams El
How many students attend V M Adams El?
V M Adams El has 732 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), up 207.
What is the student-teacher ratio at V M Adams El?
The student-teacher ratio at V M Adams El is 22.2:1, which is 51% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at V M Adams El?
95.1% of students at V M Adams El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of V M Adams El?
The largest demographic group at V M Adams El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for V M Adams El?
V M Adams El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 V M Adams El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, V M Adams El ranks #304 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 Harlandale Isd?
Besides V M Adams El, Harlandale Isd also operates Harlandale H S (1,652 students), Mccollum H S (1,502 students), and Harlandale Middle (732 students). See the Harlandale Isd district page for the complete list.