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Julian C Gallardo Elementary

Q: Is Julian C Gallardo Elementary a good school?

Julian C Gallardo Elementary ranks 1979 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-5

1979^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Julian C Gallardo Elementary is a public school in San Antonio, TX, serving 602 students in grades 1-5 as part of the Southside Independent School District (Isd), where 87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school has undergone a remarkable transformation, climbing from the bottom 9th percentile in Texas elementary rankings in 2021 to the 57th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating—one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the area.

Gallardo’s standout strength is its exceptional support for students with special needs and those from low-income backgrounds. In 2024-2025, its Special Education students ranked in the 91st percentile (5 stars), far outperforming nearby schools like Vestal Elementary and Bellaire Elementary in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd), which struggle in the bottom 10-15% overall. Similarly, Gallardo’s low-SES students ranked in the 74th percentile (4 stars), proving the school is a powerful engine of equity. In 3rd grade, Gallardo’s students outperformed both the district and state in reading (58% proficient vs. 40% district and 51% state) and math (54% vs. 41% district and 44% state). Its bilingual program also shines, with Spanish-language STAAR scores consistently above state averages—for example, 50% of 4th graders passed reading in Spanish versus 37% statewide. This contrasts sharply with Compass Rose Legacy Elementary (in the Compass Rose Public Schools district), just 3.88 miles away, where only 38% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading and 22% in math.

However, Gallardo faces a clear challenge: a "5th grade slump." In 2025-2026, 5th graders scored below state averages in reading (49% vs. 58%) and math (41% vs. 47%), a pattern seen across multiple years. Additionally, Gifted and Talented students ranked in the 16th percentile (1 star), suggesting the school’s successful interventions focus heavily on remediation, potentially at the expense of enrichment for high-achievers. Nearby H W Schulze Elementary (also in Harlandale ISD) is a rising peer, jumping from the 28th to 52nd percentile, showing strong 3rd-grade reading (59%). Gallardo’s next step is to replicate its early-grade success in upper grades and challenge all students equally.

602

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,571

Per pupil spending ?

84.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Del Lago Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221-9648

(210) 882-1609

District: Southside Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Julian C Gallardo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Losoya Middle
High:	Southside High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.0%

White:

6.1%

African American:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 4th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 53 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg48%

Texas avg50%

1,979^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 54 pts since 2016

From bottom 4% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Southside Independent School District (Isd)

515^th of 951Southside 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	52.6	1979 of 4627	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.1	2491 of 4651	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	3350 of 4710	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.7	3243 of 4647	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.4	3220 of 4581	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.0	4145 of 4578	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.2	4311 of 4479	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.8	3821 of 4359	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.0	3879 of 4329	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	7.9	4132 of 4286	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	18.6	3829 of 4320	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.3	3293 of 4260	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	42.0	2751 of 4221	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.4	2977 of 4206	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.2	2989 of 4095	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.5	2856 of 3937	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.4	2713 of 3884	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	4.3	3740 of 3768	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	20.3	3386 of 3724	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	23.7	2184 of 2515	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.7	785 of 2483	68.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.9	2883 of 4461	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.2	4142 of 4331	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.0	4219 of 4295	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	17.4	4045 of 4240	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	1194 of 2918	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.7	1830 of 3668	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	1416 of 3556	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.0	658 of 3487	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	17.6	3294 of 3446	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	16.0	3198 of 3333	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	2387 of 3226	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	1827 of 4575	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.3	2268 of 3744	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	3246 of 4658	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	3105 of 4588	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	2420 of 4561	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.3	3796 of 4499	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.5	4031 of 4348	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.6	3640 of 4306	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	2568 of 3075	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.7	1940 of 2619	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.2	2385 of 2980	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.4	2140 of 2958	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.1	2727 of 3006	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	31.6	2652 of 3184	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.8	2188 of 3106	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	1428 of 4413	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.5	1605 of 3644	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.2	2558 of 4465	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.2	2809 of 4401	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	2767 of 4376	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.4	3927 of 4329	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.4	4030 of 4188	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.6	3613 of 4168	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	1191 of 4520	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	58.2	1306 of 3705	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.8	2561 of 4594	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	2897 of 4521	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.5	3053 of 4477	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.6	4055 of 4451	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	12.8	4202 of 4309	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.1	3719 of 4264	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	2107 of 4582	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	1531 of 3739	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.1	2744 of 4647	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	3171 of 4585	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.4	3733 of 4563	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.9	4196 of 4498	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.0	4250 of 4357	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.7	3844 of 4319	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	818 of 4301	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	330 of 3549	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	59.1	1314 of 4292	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	1712 of 4086	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.6	2371 of 3952	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.3	3444 of 3799	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	31.6	2718 of 3684	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	2718 of 3558	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.9	2832 of 3006	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	48.4	1409 of 2612	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	2234 of 3106	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.1	2720 of 3082	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2026)81st percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile+16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)68th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)60th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)59th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile-3 vs school

At Risk (2022)35th percentile+6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)16th percentile-41 vs school

African American (2019)13th percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)6th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading54%~ state avg

Mathematics47%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, February 13, 2015

The first time I met with someone about enrolling my kids in this school, they were very rude and careless from the start. I had recently moved to San Antonio and i didn't have a TX License yet and i was harassed and Questioned about Not having one yet to enroll my kids. that should of been my first sign not to enroll my kids in this school. But unfortunately I had no choice for personal reasons.
I have never met anyone so uncaring and rude.
And it dosen't end there i am still having other issues with them for the same reasons and other things that i have witnessed and have no idea why this school is still open.
If you care about your kids please do not take your kids here. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 30, 2011

The principal and teachers are committed to making a difference and have gotten excellent results with the students. Close Quote

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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 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 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 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Julian C Gallardo Elementary	Public	1-5	1300 Del Lago Rd	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Southside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 882-1609	602	38	15.7	84.1%	37 (6.1%)	12 (2.0%)	542 (90.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	52.6	1979^th of 4627 public elementary schools	57.2%		44.1	2491^st of 4651 public elementary schools	46.4%	512	36.0	50.0	37.5	42.9	20.0			58.1	57.4	48.7				53.5	50.4	40.6					$9,571
H W Schulze Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9131 Yett Blvd	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-3250	726	47	15.5	86.8%	17 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	695 (95.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	48.1	2212^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.2%		31.3	3344^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.1%	1132	33.3	46.2	40.0	26.7	30.8			59.0	38.3	57.4				41.6	44.7	47.1					$10,063
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	16180 S Us Hwy 281	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Southside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 882-1600	809	45	17.7	87.4%	43 (5.3%)	16 (2.0%)	742 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)								(n/a)																					$7,712
Mission Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	9210 S Presa St	San Antonio	78223	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6880	524	41	12.7	80.2%	18 (3.4%)	18 (3.4%)	476 (90.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	38.6	2847^th of 4627 public elementary schools	38.5%		40.2	2761^st of 4651 public elementary schools	40.6%	86							60.9	39.3	56.4	42.3	57.9	48.4	71.7	23.2	49.1	39.2	28.1	7.5	54.4	10.9	$12,715
Bellaire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	142 E Amber Pl	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-2850	674	46	14.6	83.8%	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	656 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	13.8	4349^th of 4627 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.4	4396^th of 4651 public elementary schools	5.5%	47	8.3	13.3	18.8	36.7	52.0	12.5		30.6	38.5	38.5				9.1	29.4	24.0					$9,408
Gillette Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Gillette Blvd	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-3100	527	34	15.4	91.5%	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	524 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	3460^th of 4627 public elementary schools	25.2%		27.8	3566^th of 4651 public elementary schools	23.3%	106	47.4	35.3	40.0	42.9	5.9	12.5		28.3	46.9	55.6				9.1	38.8	39.3					$10,434
Idea South Flores Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6919 S Flores	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4150	680	28	24.0	71.8%	35 (5.1%)	17 (2.5%)	620 (91.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	26.3	3675^th of 4627 public elementary schools	20.6%		38.5	2888^th of 4651 public elementary schools	37.9%	787								35.3	39.1	52.5				20.3	28.2	44.5					$9,042
Compass Rose Legacy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3300 Sidney Brooks St	San Antonio	78235	Bexar County	Compass Rose Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 540-9265	361	21	17.5	87.5%	35 (9.7%)	39 (10.8%)	279 (77.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	12.1	4416^th of 4627 public elementary schools	4.6%		6.9	4566^th of 4651 public elementary schools	1.8%	150								37.8	23.3	37.5				21.6	9.3	27.7					$8,048
Vestal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Cantrell Dr	San Antonio	78221	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-3350	536	35	15.3	92.0%	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	518 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9.5	4502^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	2.7%		17.2	4174^th of 4651 public elementary schools	10.3%	328	13.3	30.8	25.0	35.7	38.5	28.6		32.8	26.7	21.8				13.1	33.3	15.1					$9,226
Wright Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 E Huff Ave	San Antonio	78214	Bexar County	Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 989-3400	430	31	14.0	84.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	426 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	15.2	4281^st of 4627 public elementary schools	7.5%		20.2	4016^th of 4651 public elementary schools	13.7%	265	14.3	30.0	37.5	14.3	50.0	25.0		33.3	32.4	40.9				33.3	17.6	25.4					$10,204

Frequently Asked Questions about Julian C Gallardo Elementary

What schools do graduates of Julian C Gallardo Elementary attend?

Students who attend Julian C Gallardo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Losoya Middle
High : Southside High School

Is Julian C Gallardo Elementary a good school?

Julian C Gallardo Elementary ranks 1979^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Julian C Gallardo Elementary in?

Southside Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Julian C Gallardo Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 602 students attended Julian C Gallardo Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Julian C Gallardo Elementary?

Students at Julian C Gallardo Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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