- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cibolo, TX
Wiederstein El
Federal NCES profile for Wiederstein El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948004490
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiederstein El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiederstein El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiederstein El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948004490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wiederstein El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483948004490 · Cibolo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
Wiederstein El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wiederstein El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- This school 564
Wiederstein El
564 students
What this shows Wiederstein El reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiederstein El compares
Wiederstein 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,059
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 30.0%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Wiederstein El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiederstein El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiederstein El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wiederstein El
How many students attend Wiederstein El?
Wiederstein El has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cibolo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiederstein El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiederstein El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiederstein El?
32.7% of students at Wiederstein El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiederstein El?
The largest demographic group at Wiederstein El is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiederstein El?
Wiederstein El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wiederstein El rank among schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiederstein El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cibolo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cibolo on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Wiederstein El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.