Tradition Elementary

Summary:

Tradition Elementary is an elementary school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 993. The school is part of the East Central Independent School District, which is ranked 862 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tradition Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low rankings and proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 25.34% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and just 14.38% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 48.85% and 40.86%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 50.65%, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its underperformance.

Comparison to nearby schools, such as Oak Crest Elementary, La Vernia Intermediate, and Idea Converse Academy, suggests that Tradition Elementary has room for improvement to better serve its diverse student population and close achievement gaps. These nearby schools generally outperform Tradition Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR assessments and higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12885 Fm 1346
       Saint Hedwig, TX  78152


(210) 622-1700

District: East Central Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4173rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,362 Help


Students who attend Tradition Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Central Heritage Middle
High:    East Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  1,141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.3%
White:
24.7%
African American:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tradition Elementary ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tradition Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the East Central Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Tradition Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.3%), White (24.7%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Central Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tradition Elementary is 19. 6 elementary schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tradition Elementary is $9,362. 4 elementary schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tradition Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tradition Elementary 4173rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tradition Elementary in the ranking list.)

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East Central Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks East Central Independent School District (Isd) 862nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tradition Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.08 4050th 4479 9.6%
2021 32.52 3004th 4578 34.4%
2022 21.94 3838th 4581 16.2%
2023 21.50 3910th 4647 15.9%
2024 17.33 4173rd 4675 10.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.87 894th 961 7.0%
2022 24.77 847th 1004 15.6%
2023 19.15 975th 1099 11.3%
2024 28.37 895th 1114 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.96 2278th 3333 31.7%
2022 16.47 3314th 3487 5.0%
2023 25.56 2992nd 3556 15.9%
2024 11.22 3552nd 3638 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.67 2714th 3684 26.3%
2021 41.56 1925th 3799 49.3%
2022 27.48 3200th 3952 19.0%
2023 22.43 3643rd 4086 10.8%
2024 24.37 3597th 4261 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.89 4144th 4309 3.8%
2021 46.12 2311th 4451 48.1%
2022 22.68 3913th 4477 12.6%
2023 21.93 4006th 4521 11.4%
2024 23.47 3941st 4560 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.90 3874th 4348 10.9%
2021 36.29 2786th 4499 38.1%
2022 27.79 3570th 4561 21.7%
2023 22.84 3881st 4588 15.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.36 1470th 3184 53.8%
2021 53.15 1652nd 3006 45.0%
2022 21.63 2666th 2958 9.9%
2023 28.54 2573rd 2980 13.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.11 3984th 4295 7.2%
2021 22.62 3880th 4331 10.4%
2022 18.72 4126th 4461 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.77 4001st 4357 8.2%
2021 30.87 3120th 4498 30.6%
2022 19.14 4038th 4563 11.5%
2023 20.94 3957th 4585 13.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.09 952nd 957 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.81 2278th 2515 9.4%
2021 40.47 1399th 2444 42.8%
2022 44.17 1301st 2421 46.3%
2023 39.42 1477th 2443 39.5%
2024 21.93 2133rd 2421 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.51 3805th 4188 9.1%
2021 30.94 3164th 4329 26.9%
2022 20.82 3919th 4376 10.4%
2023 18.43 4024th 4401 8.6%
2024 18.23 4046th 4431 8.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.28 6th 9 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Tradition Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.74 2923rd 3142 7.0%
2021 26.58 2484th 3082 19.4%
2022 17.09 2812th 3082 8.8%
2023 18.00 2801st 3106 9.8%
2024 21.60 2678th 3078 13.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Open Quote One of the teacher's aides was too rough with my special needs son leaving him with bruises on his arm. I no longer felt safe sending him here. After the CPS case closed some of the staff became very cold and petty towards me and they sent my son away to another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tradition Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 230 80 3 444 0 0 18 0 775
2020 215 79 3 364 2 2 28 0 693
2021 220 78 4 363 0 0 40 0 705
2022 260 96 6 418 1 0 41 0 822
2023 278 140 13 509 4 3 46 0 993
2024 282 202 13 574 2 5 63 0 1141

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 Tradition Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 775 47.5 16.3 59.6
2020 693 41.1 16.8 53.4
2021 705 43.2 16.2 73.8
2022 822 47.0 17.4 58.4
2023 993 54.7 18.1 50.7
2024 1141 59.9 19.0 61.9

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 Tradition Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 775 47.5 16.3 59.6
2020 693 41.1 16.8 53.4
2021 705 43.2 16.2 73.8
2022 822 47.0 17.4 58.4
2023 993 54.7 18.1 50.7
2024 1141 59.9 19.0 61.9

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 Tradition Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $923 (10.6%) $7,805 (89.4%) $8,728
2020 $1,077 (11.8%) $8,022 (88.2%) $9,099
2021 $1,066 (11.4%) $8,295 (88.6%) $9,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tradition Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4050th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3910th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)2529
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))2732
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)3120
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))3324
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)2034
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))2226
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)2938
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))2827
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)3943
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)4129
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))3935
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tradition Elementary)2013
 7%
   5th Grade Science (East Central Independent School District (Isd))2317
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students775993
 28.1%
African American80140
 75%
American Indian04
Asian313
 333.3%
Hispanic444509
 14.6%
Pacific Islander03
White230278
 20.9%
Two or More Races1846
 155.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%50.7%
 9%


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Students at Tradition Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 25% White, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,141 students attended Tradition Elementary.

Students who attend Tradition Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Central Heritage Middle
High : East Central High School

Tradition Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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

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