At a glance
Reported students
529
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
W M Pearce Pri: 529 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about W M Pearce Pri
W M Pearce Pri is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Southside ISD. NCES reports 529 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above 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 (89.8%) and White (7.4%). English learners represent 23.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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 W M Pearce Pri
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.6 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 0 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
- 23.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White7.4%
- Hispanic89.8%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 Southside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freedom El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
536 reported students
Heritage El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
555 reported students
Julian C Gallardo El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
602 reported students
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
809 reported students
Losoya Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
607 reported students
Julius L Matthey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
Public schools near W M Pearce Pri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center Elementary · Southside ISD | PK–KG | 809 | 1.8 mi |
| Heritage El Elementary · Southside ISD | 01–05 | 555 | 2.1 mi |
| Freedom El Elementary · Southside ISD | 01–05 | 536 | 3.4 mi |
| Julian C Gallardo El Elementary · Southside ISD | 01–05 | 602 | 4.5 mi |
| H W Schulze El Elementary · Harlandale ISD | PK–05 | 726 | 6.6 mi |
| Mission Academy Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–08 | 524 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about W M Pearce Pri
What grades does W M Pearce Pri serve?
W M Pearce Pri reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southside ISD.
How many students attend W M Pearce Pri?
W M Pearce Pri reported 529 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at W M Pearce Pri?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 529 students and 30.6 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 W M Pearce Pri a public, charter, or magnet school?
W M Pearce Pri is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of W M Pearce Pri students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.3% 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 W M Pearce Pri in?
W M Pearce Pri is part of Southside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near W M Pearce Pri?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (1.8 mi), Heritage El (2.1 mi), Freedom El (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.