- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Wanke El
Federal NCES profile for Wanke El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312011138
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanke El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #40 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wanke El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wanke El ranks #40 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312011138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wanke El held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483312011138 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Wanke El held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wanke 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 590
Wanke El
590 students
What this shows Wanke El reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanke El compares
Wanke 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 14.7%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Wanke El is less 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 Wanke El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wanke 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wanke El
How many students attend Wanke El?
Wanke El has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanke El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanke El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Wanke El?
39.6% of students at Wanke El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wanke El?
The largest demographic group at Wanke El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanke El?
Wanke El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Wanke El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Wanke El ranks #40 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 Wanke 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.