- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Walzem El
Federal NCES profile for Walzem El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483294003657
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walzem El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #93 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walzem El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walzem El ranks #93 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Walzem El shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 483294003657 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 13.9:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Walzem El shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walzem El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 625
Walzem El
625 students
What this shows Walzem El reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walzem El compares
Walzem El 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$11,211
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
African American 7.7%
White 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Walzem El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walzem El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walzem El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walzem El
How many students attend Walzem El?
Walzem El has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walzem El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walzem El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Walzem El?
87.3% of students at Walzem El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walzem El?
The largest demographic group at Walzem El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walzem El?
Walzem El 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 Walzem El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Walzem El ranks #93 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 North East Isd?
Besides Walzem El, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.