Garden Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Garden Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Ridge, Texas, serving 828 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District. This school consistently performs among the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and subjects.

Garden Ridge Elementary's STAAR test scores significantly outpace the state and district averages, particularly in science where 74.76% of 5th-graders scored proficient or better, compared to just 26.29% statewide. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, indicating strong resources and personalized attention for students. Demographically, Garden Ridge Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state, which may contribute to its strong performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo and others, Garden Ridge Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with the strongest STAAR scores and the highest statewide rankings. This demonstrates the potential for a school to excel when it has the right combination of resources, student population, and educational strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9401 Municipal Pkwy
       Garden Ridge, TX  78266


(830) 837-7000

District: Comal Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,925 Help


Students who attend Garden Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Danville Middle
High:    Davenport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
33.6%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garden Ridge Elementary ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Hispanic (33.6%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden Ridge Elementary is 15.2, which is the 5th best among 18 elementary schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden Ridge Elementary is $8,925. 10 elementary schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garden Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Comal Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Comal Independent School District (Isd) 87th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.97 1085th 3465 68.7%
2005 68.60 1072nd 3475 69.2%
2006 74.78 730th 3476 79.0%
2007 72.42 905th 3724 75.7%
2008 53.07 2030th 3768 46.1%
2009 78.61 580th 3884 85.1%
2010 83.53 240th 3937 93.9%
2011 76.78 704th 4095 82.8%
2012 79.52 682nd 4206 83.8%
2013 78.97 700th 4221 83.4%
2014 82.14 619th 4260 85.5%
2015 87.32 343rd 4320 92.1%
2016 80.94 697th 4286 83.7%
2017 78.13 767th 4329 82.3%
2018 88.25 414th 4359 90.5%
2019 83.65 568th 4479 87.3%
2021 91.70 327th 4578 92.9%
2022 87.89 431st 4581 90.6%
2023 84.35 598th 4647 87.1%
2024 90.98 333rd 4675 92.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 245th 1046 76.6%
2019 87.40 67th 1112 94.0%
2021 80.83 121st 961 87.4%
2022 77.15 166th 1004 83.5%
2023 75.89 211th 1099 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.34 358th 3558 89.9%
2019 58.91 987th 3684 73.2%
2021 58.27 1024th 3799 73.0%
2022 47.52 1734th 3952 56.1%
2023 56.92 1245th 4086 69.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.81 1575th 4264 63.1%
2019 41.90 2657th 4309 38.3%
2021 79.13 458th 4451 89.7%
2022 62.90 1309th 4477 70.8%
2023 69.74 919th 4521 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.85 345th 4306 92.0%
2019 87.75 357th 4348 91.8%
2021 92.94 230th 4499 94.9%
2022 88.01 362nd 4561 92.1%
2023 82.90 600th 4588 86.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.16 1327th 3106 57.3%
2019 64.03 1237th 3184 61.1%
2021 77.07 527th 3006 82.5%
2022 74.92 433rd 2958 85.4%
2023 71.34 700th 2980 76.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.26 2058th 4240 51.5%
2019 41.21 2573rd 4295 40.1%
2021 42.61 2372nd 4331 45.2%
2022 52.02 1954th 4461 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 521st 4319 87.9%
2019 74.88 817th 4357 81.2%
2021 86.93 457th 4498 89.8%
2022 85.02 509th 4563 88.8%
2023 84.03 556th 4585 87.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.87 373rd 2483 85.0%
2019 55.38 935th 2515 62.8%
2021 63.39 606th 2444 75.2%
2022 66.42 568th 2421 76.5%
2023 70.75 477th 2443 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.71 1177th 4168 71.8%
2019 62.60 1224th 4188 70.8%
2021 81.02 478th 4329 89.0%
2022 80.24 515th 4376 88.2%
2023 74.10 754th 4401 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Garden Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.75 248th 3127 92.1%
2019 78.36 472nd 3142 85.0%
2021 83.01 286th 3082 90.7%
2022 81.54 336th 3082 89.1%
2023 77.48 505th 3106 83.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Garden Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 302 8 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 309 8 1 113 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 319 6 2 95 0 n/a n/a -65 357
1992 333 6 2 107 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 367 9 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 479 11 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 434 16 3 144 3 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 434 16 3 144 3 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 308 10 3 131 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 328 12 4 110 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 333 9 3 116 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 315 5 1 134 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 272 2 1 160 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 370 7 1 238 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 370 7 1 238 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 391 7 4 298 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2005 436 10 7 337 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2006 453 10 10 364 3 n/a n/a 0 840
2007 412 13 9 375 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2008 439 23 11 388 2 n/a n/a 0 863
2009 273 16 7 61 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 302 16 8 59 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2011 318 20 6 75 2 1 18 0 440
2012 359 28 6 92 4 0 23 0 512
2013 373 24 9 104 0 0 30 0 540
2014 414 24 9 133 0 0 26 0 606
2015 415 26 7 148 2 0 27 0 625
2016 435 22 8 166 2 1 41 0 675
2017 465 21 7 207 2 2 38 0 742
2018 477 29 9 231 3 2 39 0 790
2019 482 36 9 278 0 2 39 0 846
2020 490 39 7 289 0 2 45 0 872
2021 461 34 9 272 0 2 50 0 828
2022 451 44 10 274 0 2 54 0 835
2023 453 36 15 278 0 0 46 0 828

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 Garden Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 n/a n/a n/a
1990 431 28.0 15.3 n/a
1991 357 41.0 8.7 n/a
1992 448 29.5 15.1 22.8
1993 474 28.0 16.9 29.5
1994 635 37.1 17.1 22.8
1995 600 41.7 14.4 23.7
1996 600 41.7 14.4 23.7
1997 454 32.4 14.0 26.9
1998 456 31.4 14.5 15.8
1999 462 38.1 12.1 33.3
2000 457 34.4 13.3 35
2001 438 34.7 12.6 35.6
2002 617 38.0 16.2 45.9
2003 617 38.0 16.2 45.9
2004 703 44.9 15.7 47.1
2005 791 48.0 16.5 47.5
2006 840 56.0 15.0 47.5
2007 812 52.7 15.4 48.4
2008 863 63.0 13.7 51.9
2009 359 25.2 14.2 12.3
2010 387 25.8 14.9 15.2
2011 440 27.5 15.9 17
2012 512 31.7 16.1 14.5
2013 540 31.3 17.2 12
2014 606 36.5 16.6 15.7
2015 625 41.0 15.2 13.1
2016 675 42.0 16.0 13.6
2017 742 47.6 15.5 15.2
2018 790 47.5 16.6 19.6
2019 846 49.0 17.2 21.6
2020 872 54.8 15.9 21.7
2021 828 58.2 14.2 23.9
2022 835 56.4 14.8 25.6
2023 828 54.4 15.2 21.7

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 Garden Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 n/a n/a n/a
1990 431 28.0 15.3 n/a
1991 357 41.0 8.7 n/a
1992 448 29.5 15.1 22.8
1993 474 28.0 16.9 29.5
1994 635 37.1 17.1 22.8
1995 600 41.7 14.4 23.7
1996 600 41.7 14.4 23.7
1997 454 32.4 14.0 26.9
1998 456 31.4 14.5 15.8
1999 462 38.1 12.1 33.3
2000 457 34.4 13.3 35
2001 438 34.7 12.6 35.6
2002 617 38.0 16.2 45.9
2003 617 38.0 16.2 45.9
2004 703 44.9 15.7 47.1
2005 791 48.0 16.5 47.5
2006 840 56.0 15.0 47.5
2007 812 52.7 15.4 48.4
2008 863 63.0 13.7 51.9
2009 359 25.2 14.2 12.3
2010 387 25.8 14.9 15.2
2011 440 27.5 15.9 17
2012 512 31.7 16.1 14.5
2013 540 31.3 17.2 12
2014 606 36.5 16.6 15.7
2015 625 41.0 15.2 13.1
2016 675 42.0 16.0 13.6
2017 742 47.6 15.5 15.2
2018 790 47.5 16.6 19.6
2019 846 49.0 17.2 21.6
2020 872 54.8 15.9 21.7
2021 828 58.2 14.2 23.9
2022 835 56.4 14.8 25.6
2023 828 54.4 15.2 21.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garden Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (7.7%) $7,006 (92.3%) $7,590
2020 $488 (5.9%) $7,841 (94.1%) $8,329
2021 $647 (7.2%) $8,278 (92.8%) $8,925

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 568th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 598th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Garden Ridge Elementary)5068
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))5563
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden Ridge Elementary)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))5760
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Garden Ridge Elementary)6359
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))5563
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garden Ridge Elementary)7353
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))5961
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Garden Ridge Elementary)6775
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6771
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garden Ridge Elementary)6765
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6766
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Garden Ridge Elementary)6364
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6355
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students846828
 2.1%
African American3636
American Indian00
Asian915
 66.7%
Hispanic278278
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White482453
 6%
Two or More Races3946
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%21.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Ridge Elementary

Students who attend Garden Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Danville Middle
High : Davenport High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Garden Ridge Elementary.

Yes. Garden Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 7.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Garden Ridge Elementary are 55% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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