- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
W M Pearce Pri
Federal NCES profile for W M Pearce Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484092004654
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W M Pearce Pri earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W M Pearce Pri has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W M Pearce Pri ranks #21 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092004654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
W M Pearce Pri held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484092004654 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 16.5:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
W M Pearce Pri held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W M Pearce Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- This school 529
W M Pearce Pri
529 students
What this shows W M Pearce Pri reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How W M Pearce Pri compares
W M Pearce Pri 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,928
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 7.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, W M Pearce Pri is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W M Pearce Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W M Pearce Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about W M Pearce Pri
How many students attend W M Pearce Pri?
W M Pearce Pri has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W M Pearce Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at W M Pearce Pri is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W M Pearce Pri?
87.1% of students at W M Pearce Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W M Pearce Pri?
The largest demographic group at W M Pearce Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W M Pearce Pri?
W M Pearce Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W M Pearce Pri rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, W M Pearce Pri ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Southside Isd?
Besides W M Pearce Pri, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), and Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.