- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Wilson El
Federal NCES profile for Wilson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873004409
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #155 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson El ranks #155 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Wilson El held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483873004409 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15.6:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Wilson El held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilson 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 359
Wilson El
359 students
What this shows Wilson El reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson El compares
Wilson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Wilson 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 Wilson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar 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 Wilson 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson El
How many students attend Wilson El?
Wilson El has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson El?
91.1% of students at Wilson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson El?
The largest demographic group at Wilson El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson El?
Wilson El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wilson El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson El ranks #155 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 Wilson 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.