Lighthouse Elementary

Summary:

Lighthouse Elementary is a public charter school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 254 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with academic achievement well below the state and district averages.

Lighthouse Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (83.58% to 86.61%) and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (76.67% to 93.28%), indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $9,101 to $23,564 over the past three school years, but its student-teacher ratio has fluctuated between 12.9 and 18.8, which is higher than nearby Northside Independent School District (ISD) schools. When compared to nearby Northside ISD schools and the local Idea Mays Academy charter school, Lighthouse Elementary consistently performs significantly worse on the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with proficiency rates that are often less than half of the nearby schools.

Lighthouse Elementary's performance on the STAAR tests has declined over the past several years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 2,482 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 4,606 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023. The school's performance is particularly low for subgroups such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with the school ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. These findings suggest that substantial interventions and improvements are needed at Lighthouse Elementary to address the significant performance gaps and support the diverse needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

8138 Westshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78227

(210) 674-4100

District: Lighthouse Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4655^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,564

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.7%

African American:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lighthouse Elementary ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), African American (6.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Lighthouse Elementary employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lighthouse Elementary is $23,564.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lighthouse Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lighthouse Elementary 4655^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lighthouse Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Lighthouse Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lighthouse Public Schools 943^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lighthouse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	2.27	3452^nd	3465	0.4%
2005	12.79	3337^th	3475	4.0%
2006	5.35	3431^st	3476	1.3%
2007	1.10	3715^th	3724	0.2%
2008	16.63	3510^th	3768	6.8%
2009	20.90	3533^rd	3884	9.0%
2010	1.07	3928^th	3937	0.2%
2011	19.28	3754^th	4095	8.3%
2012	4.49	4169^th	4206	0.9%
2013	35.68	3104^th	4221	26.5%
2014	28.14	3486^th	4260	18.2%
2015	47.16	2482^nd	4320	42.5%
2023	5.08	4606^th	4647	0.9%
2024	4.38	4655^th	4675	0.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.30	3484^th	3556	2.0%
2024	7.74	3606^th	3638	0.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.35	3940^th	4086	3.6%
2024	19.95	3826^th	4261	10.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.52	4458^th	4521	1.4%
2024	6.52	4527^th	4560	0.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.09	4552^nd	4588	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.04	4496^th	4585	1.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.92	4343^rd	4401	1.3%
2024	6.00	4410^th	4431	0.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	11	134	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	168
2005	13	141	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	176
2006	11	115	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	152
2007	11	1	1	53	0	n/a	n/a	66
2008	14	10	0	103	0	n/a	n/a	127
2009	19	12	0	135	0	n/a	n/a	166
2010	13	16	0	177	1	n/a	n/a	207
2011	13	21	0	182	0	0	5	221
2012	7	15	0	189	0	0	3	214
2013	11	14	1	206	0	0	1	233
2014	15	12	0	220	0	0	0	247
2015	6	14	0	241	0	0	1	262
2016	7	10	0	75	0	0	1	93
2017	6	11	0	65	0	0	0	82
2018	4	11	0	68	0	0	0	83
2019	7	6	0	92	0	0	1	106
2020	4	5	0	116	0	0	1	126
2021	8	4	4	103	0	0	1	120
2022	5	13	2	112	0	0	2	134
2023	12	19	1	220	0	0	2	254
2024	3	15	1	209	0	0	5	233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	168	14.1	11.9	64.9
2005	176	12.0	14.7	61.9
2006	152	14.0	10.9	65.8
2007	66	8.8	7.5	90.9
2008	127	11.0	11.5	85
2009	166	12.9	12.8	83.1
2010	207	13.6	15.1	69.6
2011	221	13.9	15.8	92.8
2012	214	15.8	13.4	90.7
2013	233	18.0	12.9	91.4
2014	247	18.6	13.2	89.9
2015	262	18.0	14.5	88.5
2016	93	5.0	18.6	84.9
2017	82	4.9	16.5	89
2018	83	5.0	16.5	86.7
2019	106	6.0	17.6	88.7
2020	126	7.2	17.3	84.1
2021	120	8.7	13.7	76.7
2022	134	10.3	12.9	93.3
2023	254	13.4	18.8	90.2
2024	233	15.2	15.2	90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lighthouse Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	168	14.1	11.9	64.9
2005	176	12.0	14.7	61.9
2006	152	14.0	10.9	65.8
2007	66	8.8	7.5	90.9
2008	127	11.0	11.5	85
2009	166	12.9	12.8	83.1
2010	207	13.6	15.1	69.6
2011	221	13.9	15.8	92.8
2012	214	15.8	13.4	90.7
2013	233	18.0	12.9	91.4
2014	247	18.6	13.2	89.9
2015	262	18.0	14.5	88.5
2016	93	5.0	18.6	84.9
2017	82	4.9	16.5	89
2018	83	5.0	16.5	86.7
2019	106	6.0	17.6	88.7
2020	126	7.2	17.3	84.1
2021	120	8.7	13.7	76.7
2022	134	10.3	12.9	93.3
2023	254	13.4	18.8	90.2
2024	233	15.2	15.2	90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lighthouse Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,629 (17.9%)	$7,472 (82.1%)	$9,101
2020	$2,044 (22.3%)	$7,138 (77.7%)	$9,182
2021	$5,318 (22.6%)	$18,246 (77.4%)	$23,564

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	254	139.6%
African American	6	19	216.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	92	220	139.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	12	71.4%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.7%	90.2%	1.5%

Schools Near Lighthouse Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lighthouse Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 674-4100	233	15	15.2	90.6%	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.4%)	209 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	4.4	4655^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.1	4606^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.9%	49								7.1	15.6	22.6	7.1	9.4	3.2	3.1	$23,564	$5,318	$18,246
Harmony School Of Excellence - San Antonio	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2015 SW Loop 410	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7166	311	21	15.1	86.8%	20 (6.4%)	32 (10.3%)	247 (79.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	42.2	2687^th of 4675 public elementary schools	42.5%		35	3095^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.4%	408								55.3	33.3	53.2	27.7	28.2	38.3	29.2	$12,804	$1,836	$10,969
Driscoll Marbach Christian Church Dcc	Public	PK	8023 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Driscoll Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 933-2064	7				0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Westwood Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2315 Hackamore Ln	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0300	411	38	10.7	89.1%	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.2%)	384 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	27.1	3614^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.7%		21.7	3899^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.1%	285	15.8	14.3	0.0	21.1	28.6	12.5	0.0	30.4	32.7	41.1	21.3	37.5	40.0	14.6	$12,290	$1,833	$10,457
Glenn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2385 Horal	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-2250	416	39	10.6	87.7%	19 (4.6%)	16 (3.8%)	375 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20.8	3992^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.6%		14.6	4300^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.5%	308	70.0	0.0	33.3	50.0	0.0	33.3	0.0	33.3	34.0	35.7	25.0	27.7	30.4	8.9	$11,940	$2,008	$9,932
Meadow Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 Meadow Way Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0650	378	40	9.4	84.9%	22 (5.8%)	37 (9.8%)	308 (81.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25.6	3710^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.6%		24.6	3722^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.9%	12								24.6	39.2	37.5	27.9	33.3	36.1	15.3	$12,554	$1,741	$10,813
Idea Mays Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1210 Horal Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3200	693	29	24.0	74.7%	39 (5.6%)	80 (11.5%)	545 (78.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	13 (1.9%)	66.6	1258^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.1%		78	841^st of 4647 public elementary schools	81.9%	417								60.4	60.0	64.2	36.0	47.4	45.8	41.7	$9,150	$926	$8,223
Hull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7320 Remuda Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0950	433	36	12.1	90.8%	14 (3.2%)	6 (1.4%)	408 (94.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	25.2	3733^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.1%		32.1	3270^th of 4647 public elementary schools	29.6%	463	8.0	27.3		32.0	25.0			42.9	34.0	34.9	34.2	20.4	32.6	11.6	$12,715	$2,070	$10,645
Hatchett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Ingram Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-6850	611	46	13.2	80.7%	75 (12.3%)	66 (10.8%)	438 (71.7%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	17.2	4178^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.6%		21.5	3909^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.9%	269								36.5	17.7	37.6	19.5	18.1	21.7	15.1	$10,310	$1,137	$9,173
Adams Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9627 Adams Hill Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1400	464	40	11.6	85.6%	38 (8.2%)	37 (8.0%)	369 (79.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	20.7	4003^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.4%		23.6	3793^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	18.4%	210								31.0	25.7	36.8	22.0	18.8	38.6	18.2	$11,028	$1,509	$9,519

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Lighthouse Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lighthouse Elementary?

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

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In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Lighthouse Elementary.

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