Summary
Veramendi Elementary in New Braunfels, TX, is a large, high-performing school serving 935 students in grades PK-5 within the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out for its exceptional academic results and operational efficiency. The school consistently earns top ratings, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide, and its math scores are particularly impressive—for example, 4th-grade math proficiency reaches 72.88%, which is about 24 percentage points higher than the district average and 23 points above the state average. This strong performance in math and reading sets Veramendi apart from nearby schools, including its closest competitor, Lamar Elementary, which has a lower student-to-teacher ratio and higher spending but still trails in key math areas.
Veramendi achieves these results with notable efficiency, operating with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1—the highest among nearby schools—and spending just $7,204 per student, which is significantly less than other schools in the district that spend between $8,455 and $10,459. This efficiency is paired with a dramatic improvement in serving students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who jumped from the 30th percentile to the 88th percentile in just one year, and special education students who rose from the 32nd to the 82nd percentile. However, the school faces a challenge in 5th-grade science, where only 17.18% of students were proficient in the 2024-2025 school year, a sharp decline from the previous year and well below district and state averages.
Compared to schools in the neighboring Comal Independent School District (Isd), such as Farias-Spitzer Elementary and Morningside Elementary, Veramendi consistently outperforms by 10 to 20 percentage points in nearly every subject and grade level. While the school excels overall, it continues to work on sustaining recent gains for all student groups, including Hispanic and multi-racial students, whose performance has shown some volatility. For parents, Veramendi offers a top-tier education with a focus on math and reading, though the science dip is an area to watch.
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