Camelot Elementary

Camelot Elementary in San Antonio, TX, is a mid-sized PK-5 school in the North East Independent School District (Isd) with 492 students, serving a predominantly low-income community where 85.57% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Camelot presents a unique paradox: while its overall academic performance ranks in the bottom 15th percentile of Texas elementary schools, it excels in serving specific student groups. The school ranks in the 69th percentile statewide for Special Education students and the 75th percentile for Gifted and Talented students—a remarkable achievement for a high-poverty school. Additionally, 4th-grade math is a standout area, with a 45.07% proficiency rate that nearly matches the district average and far exceeds nearby schools like Walzem Elementary (25.58%) and Windcrest Elementary (19.35%). The school also operates efficiently, spending less per student ($11,361) than lower-performing peers like Serna Elementary ($14,457) and East Terrell Hills Elementary ($12,489), while achieving better results. A favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 further supports individualized attention, especially compared to charter options like Idea Walzem Academy (20.7:1) and Compass Rose Journey (20.1:1).

However, the school faces significant challenges. Performance has declined sharply across key subgroups from 2023-2024 to 2025-2026, with African American students dropping from the 58th to 12th percentile and Hispanic students from the 58th to 26th percentile. Reading proficiency consistently outpaces math, but both remain below state averages. Camelot is part of a cluster of schools in the area—including Clear Spring Elementary, Serna, Walzem, Windcrest, and East Terrell Hills—that all serve student bodies with 76% to 91% economic disadvantage and rank in the bottom 30% of the state, indicating systemic challenges tied to concentrated poverty rather than an isolated issue at Camelot.