Summary
Redland Oaks Elementary is a public school in San Antonio, TX, serving 355 students in grades PK-5 within the North East Independent School District (Isd), and it consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The most striking feature of this school is its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, which is nearly half that of nearby schools like Steubing Ranch Elementary (15:1) and Bulverde Creek (17.6:1). This small class size likely contributes to the school's strong and stable academic performance, with reading proficiency rates that are 10-20 percentage points higher than district and state averages. For example, 4th-grade reading proficiency reached 75%, compared to the district's 58.7%.
Redland Oaks excels in supporting specific student groups, particularly its Gifted & Talented (GT) students, who ranked in the 98th percentile statewide, and its English Language Learners, who earned a 5-star rating. However, the school shows a notable "math dip" in 4th grade, where proficiency drops significantly from 53.7% in 3rd grade to 41.86%, though it recovers by 5th grade. The school also spends significantly more per student ($16,313) than neighbors like Encino Park Elementary, which correlates with its superior outcomes. Interestingly, while the school is a top performer overall, it is only average for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, suggesting a gap in closing achievement disparities.
Compared to its closest neighbor, Thousand Oaks Elementary, which ranks in the 44th percentile, Redland Oaks is in a completely different performance tier at the 83rd percentile, highlighting the impact of school-level leadership and resource allocation. While the school has maintained a 4-star rating for eight of the last nine years, nearby schools like Wetmore Elementary have seen declining rankings. For parents seeking a stable, high-performing school with individualized attention, Redland Oaks stands out as a top choice in the area.
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