At a glance
Reported students
732
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
539
V M Adams El: 732 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 552
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about V M Adams El
V M Adams El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Harlandale ISD. NCES reports 732 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.7%) and White (1.8%). English learners represent 18.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking V M Adams El
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic97.7%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harlandale ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
H W Schulze El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
726 reported students
Stonewall/Flanders El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
691 reported students
Bellaire El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
674 reported students
E H Gilbert El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
633 reported students
Vestal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Gillette El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near V M Adams El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright El Elementary · Harlandale ISD | PK–05 | 430 | 0.7 mi |
| E H Gilbert El Elementary · Harlandale ISD | PK–05 | 633 | 1 mi |
| Stonewall/Flanders El Elementary · Harlandale ISD | PK–05 | 691 | 1 mi |
| Hillcrest El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 400 | 1.2 mi |
| Collier El Elementary · Harlandale ISD | PK–05 | 485 | 1.4 mi |
| IDEA South Flores Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 680 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about V M Adams El
What grades does V M Adams El serve?
V M Adams El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harlandale ISD.
How many students attend V M Adams El?
V M Adams El reported 732 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 552 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at V M Adams El?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 732 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is V M Adams El a public, charter, or magnet school?
V M Adams El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harlandale ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of V M Adams El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is V M Adams El in?
V M Adams El is part of Harlandale ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near V M Adams El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wright El (0.7 mi), E H Gilbert El (1 mi), Stonewall/Flanders El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.