Is Tradition Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Tradition Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 993 students attended Tradition Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Tradition Elementary?

Students at Tradition Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 28% White, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Tradition Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tradition Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : East Central Heritage Middle High : East Central High School

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
San Antonio, TX 78152

(210) 622-1700

District: East Central Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,362

Students who attend Tradition Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.3%

White:

28.0%

African American:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tradition Elementary ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.33. (See more...)

Student Body

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 (51.3%), White (28%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% 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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tradition Elementary is 18.1, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

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Finance

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 Rankings:

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

East Central Independent School District (Isd):

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

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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
2019	17.08	4050^th	4479	9.6%
2021	32.52	3004^th	4578	34.4%
2022	21.94	3838^th	4581	16.2%
2023	21.50	3910^th	4647	15.9%
2024	17.33	4173^rd	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
2021	13.87	894^th	961	7.0%
2022	24.77	847^th	1004	15.6%
2023	19.15	975^th	1099	11.3%

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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
2019	36.96	2278^th	3333	31.7%
2022	16.47	3314^th	3487	5.0%
2023	25.56	2992^nd	3556	15.9%

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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
2019	31.67	2714^th	3684	26.3%
2021	41.56	1925^th	3799	49.3%
2022	27.48	3200^th	3952	19.0%
2023	22.43	3643^rd	4086	10.8%

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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
2019	14.89	4144^th	4309	3.8%
2021	46.12	2311^th	4451	48.1%
2022	22.68	3913^th	4477	12.6%
2023	21.93	4006^th	4521	11.4%

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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
2019	19.90	3874^th	4348	10.9%
2021	36.29	2786^th	4499	38.1%
2022	27.79	3570^th	4561	21.7%
2023	22.84	3881^st	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
2019	60.36	1470^th	3184	53.8%
2021	53.15	1652^nd	3006	45.0%
2022	21.63	2666^th	2958	9.9%
2023	28.54	2573^rd	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
2019	20.11	3984^th	4295	7.2%
2021	22.62	3880^th	4331	10.4%
2022	18.72	4126^th	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
2019	16.77	4001^st	4357	8.2%
2021	30.87	3120^th	4498	30.6%
2022	19.14	4038^th	4563	11.5%
2023	20.94	3957^th	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	952^nd	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
2019	20.81	2278^th	2515	9.4%
2021	40.47	1399^th	2444	42.8%
2022	44.17	1301^st	2421	46.3%
2023	39.42	1477^th	2443	39.5%

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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
2019	20.51	3805^th	4188	9.1%
2021	30.94	3164^th	4329	26.9%
2022	20.82	3919^th	4376	10.4%
2023	18.43	4024^th	4401	8.6%

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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	6^th	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
2019	15.74	2923^rd	3142	7.0%
2021	26.58	2484^th	3082	19.4%
2022	17.09	2812^th	3082	8.8%
2023	18.00	2801^st	3106	9.8%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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	Total
2019	230	80	3	444	0	0	18	775
2020	215	79	3	364	2	2	28	693
2021	220	78	4	363	0	0	40	705
2022	260	96	6	418	1	0	41	822
2023	278	140	13	509	4	3	46	993

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 4050^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3910^th of 4647 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)	25	29	4%
3rd Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	27	32	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)	31	20	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	33	24	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)	20	34	14%
4th Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	22	26	4%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)	29	38	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	28	27	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Tradition Elementary)	39	43	4%
5th Grade Reading (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	37	44	7%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tradition Elementary)	41	29	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	39	35	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Tradition Elementary)	20	13	7%
5th Grade Science (East Central Independent School District (Isd))	23	17	6%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	775	993	28.1%
African American	80	140	75%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	3	13	333.3%
Hispanic	444	509	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	230	278	20.9%
Two or More Races	18	46	155.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.6%	50.7%	9%

Schools Near Tradition Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (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 4th 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
Tradition Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12885 Fm 1346	San Antonio	78152	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-1700	993	55	18.1	50.7%	278 (28.0%)	140 (14.1%)	509 (51.3%)	13 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.6%)	17.3	4173^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	10.7%		21.5	3910^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.9%	263		25.3	28.1	41.6	14.4	18.5	33.9	9.8	$9,362	$1,066	$8,295
Idea Converse Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5160 Martinez	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3800	487	21	23.1	74.7%	64 (13.1%)	114 (23.4%)	297 (61.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	40.8	2765^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.9%					(n/a)		45.9	53.8	50.0	30.4	28.6	31.6	23.2	$11,213	$2,528	$8,684
Copperfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7595 E Loop 1604 N	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 619-0460	903	53	17.0	69.4%	149 (16.5%)	242 (26.8%)	445 (49.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	51 (5.6%)	26.1	3680^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.3%		28.3	3498^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.7%	182		37.8	33.6	44.9	27.8	26.1	37.4	9.4	$8,178	$867	$7,311
Escondido Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Texas Palm	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-5100	763	43	17.8	70.8%	81 (10.6%)	195 (25.6%)	436 (57.1%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.8%)	23.9	3819^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.3%		18.6	4094^th of 4647 public elementary schools	11.9%	275		37.1	27.7	46.9	24.1	22.1	38.8	6.1	$9,274	$1,141	$8,132
Converse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Fm 1516	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1210	604	38	15.8	62.9%	78 (12.9%)	118 (19.5%)	373 (61.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.8%)	20.5	4013^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.2%		19.5	4037^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.1%	24		24.2	30.3	46.0	18.2	13.6	41.3	11.1	$8,673	$1,115	$7,558
Elolf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6335 Beech Trl	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1130	668	40	16.8	64.7%	107 (16.0%)	189 (28.3%)	314 (47.0%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.1%)	33.3	3232^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.9%		32.8	3232^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.4%			33.7	43.6	42.7	31.4	35.9	34.4	21.1	$9,455	$1,300	$8,155
Rose Garden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10414 E Fm 1518	Schertz	78154	Guadalupe County	Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 619-4350	902	56	16.0	48.0%	268 (29.7%)	78 (8.6%)	471 (52.2%)	11 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.0%)	16.4	4222^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	9.7%		30.7	3361^st of 4647 public elementary schools	27.7%	861		29.1	31.4		24.4	17.2			$9,131	$1,254	$7,876
James L Masters	Public	PK, KG-5	2650 Woodlake Pkwy	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1150	802	39	20.3	66.0%	70 (8.7%)	253 (31.5%)	416 (51.9%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.4%)	24.1	3806^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.6%		20.8	3961^st of 4647 public elementary schools	14.8%	155		38.5	25.0	42.5	32.3	15.6	32.2	14.9	$8,558	$797	$7,761
La Vernia Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	249 S Fm 1346	La Vernia	78121	Wilson County	La Vernia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 779-6660	881	59	14.9	31.4%	534 (60.6%)	11 (1.2%)	303 (34.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.3%)								(n/a)									$8,916	$942	$7,974
La Vernia Intermediate	Public	3-5	369 S Fm 1346	La Vernia	78121	Wilson County	La Vernia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 779-6640	837	51	16.4	31.8%	521 (62.2%)	6 (0.7%)	283 (33.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.5%)	73.1	1009^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.4%		74.5	983^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	78.8%	26	20.0	58.4	54.6	59.1	46.6	49.1	68.4	46.1	$8,839	$659	$8,180

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