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Cole Elementary

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Cole Elementary ranks 1059 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1059^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Cole Elementary is a PK-5 school in San Antonio, TX, serving 769 students within the Northside Independent School District (Isd), and it consistently ranks among the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, currently holding a 4-star rating at the 77th percentile statewide. This school stands out as the highest-ranked in its immediate cluster of nearby Northside ISD elementary schools, significantly outperforming peers like Boldt Elementary (38th percentile) and Ott Elementary (49th percentile). Cole Elementary also demonstrates exceptional performance for specific student groups, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide for its White students and maintaining a high 86th percentile for its African American students, showcasing sustained effectiveness across diverse populations.

Academically, Cole Elementary excels in Mathematics, consistently outperforming both district and state averages across all tested grades. For example, 5th-grade math proficiency reached 57.41%, compared to the district's 44.98% and the state's 47.38%. The school also shows strong recovery from a recent dip in rankings, jumping from the 68th percentile in 2022-2023 back to the 80th percentile in 2024-2025. However, a notable achievement gap exists in Spanish STAAR tests, where performance is often below district averages, with 0% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading and Math in 2025-2026. Additionally, the school's Special Education subgroup ranked in the 39th percentile in 2025-2026, a significant drop from the previous year, suggesting a need for focused support in this area.

Compared to the nearby charter school, Harmony School Of Science- San Antonio, Cole Elementary's elementary-level performance is generally stronger, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 66.32% versus Harmony's 39.74%. Cole Elementary also operates efficiently, spending less per student ($8,515) than many peers like Langley Elementary ($10,015) while achieving higher academic outcomes. With only 28% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent community, which contributes to its strong performance context. Overall, Cole Elementary is a top academic choice in the area, though parents should consider the mixed results for at-risk and special education students when evaluating fit.

769

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,678

Per pupil spending ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13185 Tillman Ridge
San Antonio, TX 78253

(210) 398-2100

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Cole Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bernal Middle
High:	Harlan High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.0%

White:

15.3%

African American:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 68th percentile in 2023 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 77th (2026) from a 68th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg48%

Texas avg50%

1,059^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 9 pts since 2019

From top 14% (2019) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 83Elementary Schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd)

475^th of 951Northside Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	1059 of 4627	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	75.1	930 of 4651	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.5	1437 of 4710	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	1470 of 4647	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	1042 of 4581	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.2	984 of 4578	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	612 of 4479	86.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	339 of 2406	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	199 of 1905	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	630 of 2443	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.8	652 of 2443	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	56.6	878 of 2421	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	562 of 2444	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	381 of 2515	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	302 of 2483	87.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	46.6	637 of 1015	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.7	758 of 957	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.4	733 of 1009	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	75.2	175 of 1005	82.6%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	61.8	1304 of 4461	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	1210 of 4331	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	530 of 4295	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	327 of 4240	92.3%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	1448 of 2918	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	1455 of 3668	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.7	588 of 3556	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	663 of 3487	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	784 of 3446	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	94.0	57 of 3333	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	84.5	212 of 3226	93.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	1121 of 4575	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	971 of 3744	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	1576 of 4658	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.8	1413 of 4588	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	999 of 4561	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	875 of 4499	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	657 of 4348	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	88.9	344 of 4306	92.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	347 of 3075	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	1217 of 2619	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	1119 of 2980	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.4	738 of 2958	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	495 of 3006	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	264 of 3184	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	73.0	636 of 3106	79.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	1050 of 4413	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	974 of 3644	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.8	1419 of 4465	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.5	1390 of 4401	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	825 of 4376	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	573 of 4329	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	455 of 4188	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.7	235 of 4168	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	1675 of 4520	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.4	849 of 3705	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	48.0	2342 of 4594	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.8	2128 of 4521	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	2068 of 4477	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	1588 of 4451	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	1054 of 4309	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	414 of 4264	90.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	1075 of 4582	76.5%	★★★★☆
2025	68.5	974 of 3739	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	1390 of 4647	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	1541 of 4585	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	1168 of 4563	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	1104 of 4498	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	597 of 4357	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.3	457 of 4319	89.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	358 of 1106	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.0	141 of 975	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	52.2	534 of 1128	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	638 of 1099	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.8	453 of 1004	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.0	604 of 961	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.2	126 of 1112	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	234 of 1046	77.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	2617 of 4301	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.0	1627 of 3549	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	2101 of 4292	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.2	1518 of 4086	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.8	874 of 3952	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	62.6	819 of 3799	78.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	814 of 3684	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	50.0	1413 of 3558	60.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	152 of 3006	94.9%	★★★★★
2025	79.6	366 of 2612	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	594 of 3108	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	776 of 3106	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	467 of 3082	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	695 of 3082	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	515 of 3142	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	336 of 3127	89.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)95th percentile+18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)89th percentile+12 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)76th percentile~ school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)71st percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)68th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)50th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2026)39th percentile-38 vs school

Asian (2023)37th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading65%+11 vs state

Mathematics54%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Cole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13185 Tillman Ridge	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2100	769	53	14.5	28.1%	118 (15.3%)	63 (8.2%)	538 (70.0%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.4%)	71.8	1059^th of 4627 public elementary schools	77.1%		75.1	930^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.0%	129	38.5	33.3	0.0	33.3	0.0	0.0				66.3	59.8	69.2				48.9	53.7	57.4				$8,678
Harmony School Of Science- San Antonio	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5566 Wiseman Blvd	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 267-9954	602	35	17.1	42.4%	103 (17.1%)	113 (18.8%)	291 (48.3%)	57 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	54	1908^th of 4627 public elementary schools	58.8%		59.1	1623^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	65.1%	285							60.7	85.4	81.0	39.7	55.8	50.0	58.5	74.7	69.1	47.4	53.3	41.4	50.5	72.9	34.8	$12,571
Chumbley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13969 Blanco River Run	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 397-8500	540	39	13.8	37.2%	97 (18.0%)	58 (10.7%)	329 (60.9%)	12 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.2%)	52.1	2004^th of 4627 public elementary schools	56.7%					(n/a)										60.0	51.2	53.2				42.5	49.6	41.8				$00
Hoffmann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12118 Volunteer Pkwy	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-8350	754	54	13.9	34.2%	123 (16.3%)	80 (10.6%)	488 (64.7%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (6.5%)	59.5	1636^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.6%		50.8	2102^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	54.8%	466										54.5	63.9	58.2				32.5	65.9	44.1				$10,358
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N Grosenbacher	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-5550	606	45	13.3	58.3%	85 (14.0%)	51 (8.4%)	427 (70.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.9%)	45.6	2356^th of 4627 public elementary schools	49.1%		40.9	2715^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.6%	359										58.7	48.2	52.7				37.7	47.2	40.4				$11,587
Galm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1454 Saxon Hill Dr	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-1150	541	38	14.2	47.0%	92 (17.0%)	50 (9.2%)	359 (66.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	66.8	1274^th of 4627 public elementary schools	72.5%		52.1	2016^th of 4651 public elementary schools	56.7%	742										61.5	52.2	68.7				65.7	45.1	54.6				$11,529
Lieck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Reid Ranch	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1450	631	40	15.9	39.6%	97 (15.4%)	65 (10.3%)	414 (65.6%)	17 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	63.3	1445^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.8%		68	1210^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.0%	235										55.8	63.0	65.0				46.2	45.9	52.5				$9,673
Langley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14185 Bella Vista Place	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-0150	717	54	13.3	34.6%	85 (11.9%)	63 (8.8%)	479 (66.8%)	36 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.4%)	60.9	1575^th of 4627 public elementary schools	66.0%		66.3	1296^th of 4651 public elementary schools	72.1%	279	57.9	100.0	11.1	73.7	44.4	28.6				49.4	68.8	56.9				39.8	59.8	47.8				$11,590
Mireles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12260 Rockwall Mill	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1500	789	57	13.8	28.9%	215 (27.2%)	81 (10.3%)	362 (45.9%)	65 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (7.9%)	67.9	1231^st of 4627 public elementary schools	73.4%		53.5	1938^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.3%	707										62.2	63.5	64.1				51.8	62.9	41.4				$10,095
Boldt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Hollimon Pkwy	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2000	882	57	15.4	39.2%	199 (22.6%)	81 (9.2%)	504 (57.1%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	83 (9.4%)	38.1	2883^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	37.7%		45.2	2429^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.8%	454										50.7	55.7	47.0				35.6	43.5	26.2				$8,943

Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Elementary

Is Cole Elementary a good school?

Cole Elementary ranks 1059^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Cole Elementary in?

Northside Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Cole Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 769 students attended Cole Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cole Elementary?

Students at Cole Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Cole Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cole Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernal Middle
High : Harlan High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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