- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Washington El
Federal NCES profile for Washington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004406
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #228 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Washington El held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483873004406 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.9:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Washington El held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Washington El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 381
Washington El
381 students
What this shows Washington El reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El compares
Washington 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$13,971
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
African American 18.4%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Washington El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El
How many students attend Washington El?
Washington El has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El?
97.0% of students at Washington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El?
The largest demographic group at Washington El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El?
Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Washington El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #228 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Washington El, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.