Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in San Antonio's 78211 zip code, serving predominantly high-needs students across grades PK-5 within the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd), South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), Southwest Independent School District (Isd), and the standalone Prelude Preparatory Charter School.
Two schools stand out as top performers. Price Elementary is the highest-ranked traditional public school, showing consistent improvement from the 19th percentile to the 36th percentile, with test scores often exceeding district averages. Prelude Preparatory Charter School is the overall highest-ranked school at the 51st percentile (3 stars) and the smallest with 162 students, achieving scores near or above state averages in subjects like 4th Grade Reading. Stonewall/Flanders Elementary has the highest per-student spending at $13,673 and shows a strong upward trend, jumping from the 9th to the 19th percentile. Miguel Carrillo Junior Elementary made the most dramatic improvement, leaping from the 4th to the 18th percentile. At the lower end, Palo Alto Elementary ranks in the 5th percentile with the lowest per-student spending at $10,063.
Key metrics reveal systemic challenges. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 93.2%, indicating high economic need. Across all schools, average STAAR proficiency is 39.5% in Reading and 31.5% in Math, roughly 15-20 points below state averages. Science is a critical weakness, with 5th Grade proficiency averaging just 11.5%—Collier Elementary recorded only 1.41%. Student-teacher ratios average 15.4:1, with Bob Hope Elementary having the best ratio at 13.3:1. Notably, Price Elementary achieves strong results despite below-average spending, suggesting effective resource use. Bilingual program effectiveness varies widely, with Bob Hope Elementary showing strong Spanish STAAR results while others struggle.
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