At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15:1 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
- 326
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 84 current school records connected to San Antonio ISD. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (89.6%) and Black (4.5%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.59 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
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- 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
- White2.8%
- Hispanic89.6%
- Black4.5%
- Asian2.8%
- 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 San Antonio ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–02
364 reported students
Cameron El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Green El at Riverside Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Ogden El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
Washington El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Public schools near David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El DAEP Elementary · San Antonio ISD | 01–05 | 7 | under 0.1 mi |
| De Zavala El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 388 | 0.5 mi |
| Promesa Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Promesa Academy Charter School | KG–05 | 248 | 0.5 mi |
| J T Brackenridge El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 597 | 0.7 mi |
| Sarah S King El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 645 | 0.9 mi |
| Carvajal El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 328 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El
What grades does David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El serve?
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Antonio ISD.
How many students attend David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El?
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 326 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 355 students and 23.59 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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El a public, charter, or magnet school?
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Antonio ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% 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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El in?
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El is part of San Antonio ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El DAEP (under 0.1 mi), De Zavala El (0.5 mi), Promesa Academy Charter School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.