Summary
Kallison Elementary in San Antonio, TX, is a large, high-performing public school serving 1,221 students in grades PK-5 within the Northside Independent School District (Isd), and it consistently ranks among the top schools in the area.
Kallison Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently exceeding district and state averages in reading, math, and science. For example, in 5th-grade science, the school's proficiency rate of 43.3% was nearly double the district average. The school is also remarkably efficient, achieving top-tier results with a per-student expenditure of $7,755, which is lower than several nearby schools that perform worse, such as Scarborough Elementary and Fields Elementary. This efficiency is a key differentiator, especially when compared to the nearby Legacy Traditional School - Alamo Ranch, a charter school that spends nearly double per student but ranks much lower. Kallison is part of a "golden triangle" of high-performing schools in the area, alongside Henderson Elementary and Fields Elementary, all within three miles of each other.
While the school excels overall, it shows a relative weakness in its support for special education students, with rankings that have fluctuated. However, it demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, ranking in the 89th percentile for low socio-economic status students and the 93rd percentile for African American students. Despite being the largest school in its comparison group, Kallison maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1, suggesting effective classroom management. For parents seeking a high-achieving, efficient, and equitable school, Kallison Elementary offers a compelling option in the Northside ISD.
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