Douglass Elementary

Douglass Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 158 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglass Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates often in the single digits or low teens. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4.35% of 3rd-grade students at Douglass Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 30.88% in SAISD and 48.85% statewide. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 2.2% to 4.8% over the past three school years, which are higher than the district and state averages.

Douglass Elementary's academic performance is notably lower than the nearby schools, such as Bonham Academy, Robert B. Green Elementary, and Highland Park Elementary, which all have higher STAAR proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The nearby Idea Carver Academy, a charter school, also outperforms Douglass Elementary on academic measures. However, Douglass Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which may indicate a greater level of individual attention for students. The school's higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages may also present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.