The Gathering Place

Summary:

The Gathering Place is a public charter elementary school serving 628 students in grades K-5 in San Antonio, Texas. The school is part of the Northside Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 954 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, The Gathering Place struggles significantly compared to the state and nearby schools. In 2023-2024, only 30.53% of 3rd graders, 15.07% of 4th graders, and 28.17% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, well below the state averages. The school also lags in STAAR Math, with only 13.04% of 3rd graders, 4.11% of 4th graders, and 15.07% of 5th graders achieving proficiency, again far below state averages. The Gathering Place ranks very low for most student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, white, multi-racial, special education, and economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby public schools like Oak Hills Terrace Elementary, Linton Elementary, and Glenoaks Elementary, The Gathering Place performs significantly worse academically. The school also trails the nearby Idea Ingram Hills Academy charter school in both STAAR Reading and Math proficiency. Additionally, The Gathering Place serves a very high-poverty student population, with 65.61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby Northside ISD schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

5818 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238

(210) 942-4850

District: The Gathering Place

SchoolDigger Rank:
4533^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,928

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.4%

White:

24.1%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

See top rated Texas elementary schools

Compare The Gathering Place to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details The Gathering Place ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.4%), White (24.1%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Gathering Place is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare The Gathering Place employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Gathering Place is $12,928.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Gathering Place:

SchoolDigger ranks The Gathering Place 4533^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See The Gathering Place in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

The Gathering Place:

SchoolDigger ranks The Gathering Place 954^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for The Gathering Place.

What do you think?

Your rating for The Gathering Place?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for The Gathering Place

Compare

Rank History for all students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.37	4598^th	4647	1.1%
2024	9.03	4533^rd	4675	3.0%

See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.39	1075^th	1099	2.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.52	3982^nd	4086	2.5%
2024	17.09	3984^th	4261	6.5%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.21	4486^th	4521	0.8%
2024	8.21	4495^th	4560	1.4%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.84	4516^th	4588	1.6%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.77	4551^st	4585	0.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.52	2365^th	2443	3.2%
2024	20.00	2182^nd	2421	9.9%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.73	4382^nd	4401	0.4%
2024	7.72	4378^th	4431	1.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at The Gathering Place

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.42	3001^st	3106	3.4%
2024	9.37	2993^rd	3078	2.8%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)

100%

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for The Gathering Place

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	84	24	3	212	2	23	348
2022	97	44	6	275	9	34	465
2023	134	59	6	382	8	39	628
2024	149	49	7	361	4	48	618

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 The Gathering Place

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	348	20.6	16.8	61.8
2022	465	26.7	17.4	57.6
2023	628	29.7	21.1	65.6
2024	618	39.8	15.5	68.6

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 The Gathering Place

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	348	20.6	16.8	61.8
2022	465	26.7	17.4	57.6
2023	628	29.7	21.1	65.6
2024	618	39.8	15.5	68.6

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 The Gathering Place

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,008 (23.3%)	$9,920 (76.7%)	$12,928

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near The Gathering Place

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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 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 Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Gathering Place	Public, Charter	K-5	5818 NW Loop 410	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	The Gathering Place	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 942-4850	618	40	15.5	68.6%	149 (24.1%)	49 (7.9%)	361 (58.4%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.8%)	9	4533^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.4	4598^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.1%	65									30.5	15.1	28.2				13.0	4.1	15.1				5.6			$12,928	$3,008	$9,920
Powell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6003 Thunder Dr	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0450	365	30	12.1	87.7%	24 (6.6%)	32 (8.8%)	300 (82.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	37.9	2934^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.2%		29.1	3453^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	25.7%	519									25.5	39.3	55.1				21.8	30.4	53.1				30.6			$11,410	$1,520	$9,890
Sst Discovery	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5707 Bandera Rd	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	School Of Science And Technology Discovery	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 543-1111	554	46	12.1	70.9%	61 (11.0%)	44 (7.9%)	346 (62.5%)	69 (12.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	27 (4.9%)	44.3	2524^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.0%		42.2	2653^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	42.9%	129								85.0	51.2	42.2	38.3	52.5	50.9	52.3	41.9	35.6	42.6	40.7	29.8	20.8	19.2	50.0	41.9	$11,054	$772	$10,281
Nisd Pksa	Public	PK	5900 Evers Rd	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-8500	147			66.0%	11 (7.5%)	11 (7.5%)	93 (63.3%)	22 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Idea Ingram Hills Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3115 Majestic Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3700	665	30	22.2	82.0%	47 (7.1%)	42 (6.3%)	562 (84.5%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	56.1	1797^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.6%		52.4	2043^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	56.0%	246									51.8	62.0	66.1				16.2	35.7	51.3				31.3			$10,118	$1,397	$8,721
Driggers Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6901 Shadow Mist	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-5900	488	39	12.5	80.3%	49 (10.0%)	28 (5.7%)	399 (81.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	27.6	3584^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.3%		22.9	3827^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.6%	243									47.0	27.0	39.2				30.3	21.9	39.2				12.3			$11,843	$1,680	$10,163
Villarreal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2902 White Tail Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-5800	634	50	12.8	72.6%	36 (5.7%)	15 (2.4%)	514 (81.1%)	47 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	25.8	3702^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.8%		31.2	3322^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	28.5%	380	20.7	15.8	17.4	20.7	18.8	21.7	0.0		25.9	46.7	39.7				29.8	28.6	33.8				9.1			$11,004	$1,629	$9,375
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5710 Cary Grant Dr	San Antonio	78240	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0550	421	32	13.3	79.8%	49 (11.6%)	45 (10.7%)	311 (73.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	21.2	3969^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.1%		23.8	3783^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	18.6%	186									34.4	23.9	48.1				13.9	24.4	32.7				11.8			$11,351	$1,807	$9,545
Linton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2103 Oakhill Rd	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0750	389	36	10.8	85.3%	28 (7.2%)	24 (6.2%)	325 (83.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	28.9	3503^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.1%		18.7	4084^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.1%	581									32.7	43.1	48.4				26.9	42.0	24.2				6.5			$12,085	$1,552	$10,533
Glenoaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5103 Newcome Dr	San Antonio	78229	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-2300	455	47	9.7	90.5%	48 (10.5%)	43 (9.5%)	269 (59.1%)	58 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.1%)	9.4	4517^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.4%		20.6	3971^st of 4647 public elementary schools	14.5%	546									12.5	29.3	25.4				9.5	18.2	26.6				3.2			$11,391	$1,699	$9,692

Frequently Asked Questions about The Gathering Place

Is The Gathering Place a good school?

The Gathering Place ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of The Gathering Place?

Students at The Gathering Place are 58% Hispanic, 24% White, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend The Gathering Place?

In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended The Gathering Place.

What district is The Gathering Place in?

The Gathering Place

Rate The Gathering Place!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Elementary School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in San Antonio, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for The Gathering Place!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.