Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Summary:

Ft Sam Houston Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving around 850 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out as a high-performing, racially diverse, and relatively affluent institution within the local area.

Academically, Northwood Elementary and Woodridge Elementary consistently rank lower than Ft Sam Houston Elementary, which has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforms the state and North East Independent School District on STAAR tests. The school's diverse racial composition, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and African American students, is also noteworthy, as it is more representative of the broader community compared to the nearby schools.

Additionally, Ft Sam Houston Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients (25.53%), suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population compared to the nearby schools. The school's strong performance for special student groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, indicates a commitment to equity and supporting the academic success of all students. Overall, Ft Sam Houston Elementary stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and unique elementary school within the San Antonio area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4351 Nursery Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78234-1499


(210) 368-8800

District: Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
912th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,697 Help


Students who attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary usually attend:

High:    Robert G Cole Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  823

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
28.4%
African American:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ft Sam Houston Elementary ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ft Sam Houston Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), Hispanic (28.4%), African American (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft Sam Houston Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ft Sam Houston Elementary is $14,697.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ft Sam Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft Sam Houston Elementary 912th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ft Sam Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd) 49th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.66 942nd 3465 72.8%
2005 70.96 935th 3475 73.1%
2006 65.18 1266th 3476 63.6%
2007 50.45 2180th 3724 41.5%
2008 48.83 2260th 3768 40.0%
2009 48.85 2304th 3884 40.7%
2010 48.89 2389th 3937 39.3%
2011 51.97 2298th 4095 43.9%
2012 50.98 2218th 4206 47.3%
2013 67.47 1303rd 4221 69.1%
2014 67.52 1334th 4260 68.7%
2015 73.64 1062nd 4320 75.4%
2016 74.64 1013th 4286 76.4%
2017 67.06 1147th 4329 73.5%
2018 69.89 1038th 4359 76.2%
2019 61.44 1446th 4479 67.7%
2021 72.79 998th 4578 78.2%
2022 75.36 932nd 4581 79.7%
2023 78.52 823rd 4647 82.3%
2024 75.72 912th 4675 80.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.59 696th 1046 33.5%
2019 40.55 709th 1112 36.2%
2021 53.66 419th 961 56.4%
2022 49.80 541st 1004 46.1%
2023 56.33 503rd 1099 54.2%
2024 47.90 605th 1114 45.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.68 1668th 3487 52.2%
2023 62.68 1018th 3556 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 1394th 3558 60.8%
2019 40.63 2005th 3684 45.6%
2021 41.11 1960th 3799 48.4%
2022 45.03 1906th 3952 51.8%
2023 64.34 905th 4086 77.9%
2024 76.90 542nd 4261 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.22 810th 4264 81.0%
2019 56.38 1607th 4309 62.7%
2021 71.69 766th 4451 82.8%
2022 74.51 671st 4477 85.0%
2023 79.07 489th 4521 89.2%
2024 77.42 559th 4560 87.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.73 864th 4306 79.9%
2019 62.33 1369th 4348 68.5%
2021 69.22 1092nd 4499 75.7%
2022 78.18 753rd 4561 83.5%
2023 74.21 926th 4588 79.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 1362nd 3106 56.1%
2019 53.65 1870th 3184 41.3%
2021 69.25 989th 3006 67.1%
2022 53.47 1718th 2958 41.9%
2023 65.99 1102nd 2980 63.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.00 2371st 4240 44.1%
2019 34.83 3053rd 4295 28.9%
2021 53.93 1571st 4331 63.7%
2022 49.01 2163rd 4461 51.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.52 1195th 4319 72.3%
2019 58.74 1524th 4357 65.0%
2021 74.13 913th 4498 79.7%
2022 70.39 1097th 4563 76.0%
2023 80.23 706th 4585 84.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.37 860th 1005 14.4%
2022 61.25 393rd 957 58.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.20 677th 2483 72.7%
2019 60.06 783rd 2515 68.9%
2021 79.48 253rd 2444 89.6%
2022 81.46 230th 2421 90.5%
2023 83.95 215th 2443 91.2%
2024 78.39 299th 2421 87.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.38 889th 4168 78.7%
2019 51.95 1851st 4188 55.8%
2021 59.56 1378th 4329 68.2%
2022 77.78 605th 4376 86.2%
2023 70.39 914th 4401 79.2%
2024 76.43 662nd 4431 85.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 913th 3127 70.8%
2019 57.37 1266th 3142 59.7%
2021 60.58 1055th 3082 65.8%
2022 57.30 1285th 3082 58.3%
2023 70.54 768th 3106 75.3%
2024 62.67 1067th 3078 65.3%
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.

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Enrollment information for Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 224 20 161 1 n/a n/a 0 924
1989 496 250 21 185 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1990 473 289 19 192 1 n/a n/a 0 974
1991 498 283 20 212 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1992 474 312 21 211 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1993 379 286 24 162 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1994 260 247 16 108 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 304 268 26 113 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 304 268 26 113 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 363 275 27 116 7 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 383 304 28 143 12 n/a n/a 0 870
1999 370 263 19 159 6 n/a n/a 0 817
2000 324 294 26 145 5 n/a n/a 0 794
2001 318 286 25 142 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2002 294 257 29 142 4 n/a n/a 0 726
2003 294 257 29 142 4 n/a n/a 0 726
2004 333 241 27 174 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2005 303 246 29 145 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2006 282 266 31 169 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 365 277 36 152 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2008 349 240 39 150 11 n/a n/a 0 789
2009 349 220 32 158 8 n/a n/a 0 767
2010 358 192 44 187 6 n/a n/a 0 787
2011 302 122 17 231 1 6 65 0 744
2012 319 143 22 259 7 6 77 0 833
2013 361 158 15 257 3 3 72 0 869
2014 334 137 21 251 4 11 67 0 825
2015 329 143 31 239 6 11 78 0 837
2016 358 157 32 257 6 7 87 0 904
2017 385 150 23 256 6 5 82 0 907
2018 387 122 28 245 2 8 93 0 885
2019 405 116 17 234 3 7 90 0 872
2020 359 108 11 251 2 8 97 0 836
2021 340 116 12 236 0 7 93 0 804
2022 364 124 26 234 2 4 107 0 861
2023 377 121 22 216 4 3 107 0 850
2024 319 144 27 234 1 12 86 0 823

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 Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 64.0 14.4 n/a
1989 953 n/a n/a n/a
1990 974 63.0 15.4 n/a
1991 1013 63.0 16.0 n/a
1992 1018 62.2 16.3 16.4
1993 851 62.0 13.7 36.7
1994 631 57.4 11.0 14.3
1995 715 51.5 13.9 12.9
1996 715 51.5 13.9 12.9
1997 788 53.2 14.8 17.6
1998 870 64.3 13.5 21.1
1999 817 65.9 12.4 46.3
2000 794 66.4 12.0 45.2
2001 772 64.3 12.0 48.6
2002 726 59.2 12.3 41
2003 726 59.2 12.3 41
2004 777 55.1 14.1 40.8
2005 728 55.8 13.0 44.6
2006 750 58.4 12.8 41.1
2007 832 61.2 13.6 43.1
2008 789 55.8 14.1 36.1
2009 767 57.0 13.5 37
2010 787 59.2 13.2 48
2011 744 61.5 12.0 36.2
2012 833 58.1 14.3 39
2013 869 59.5 14.6 39
2014 825 62.3 13.2 36.7
2015 837 59.0 14.1 32.5
2016 904 58.0 15.5 33.4
2017 907 61.1 14.8 31.5
2018 885 61.8 14.3 32.9
2019 872 61.6 14.1 31.1
2020 836 62.9 13.2 43.8
2021 804 63.0 12.7 35.7
2022 861 65.2 13.1 31.1
2023 850 64.3 13.2 25.5
2024 823 66.1 12.4 24.7

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 Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 64.0 14.4 n/a
1989 953 n/a n/a n/a
1990 974 63.0 15.4 n/a
1991 1013 63.0 16.0 n/a
1992 1018 62.2 16.3 16.4
1993 851 62.0 13.7 36.7
1994 631 57.4 11.0 14.3
1995 715 51.5 13.9 12.9
1996 715 51.5 13.9 12.9
1997 788 53.2 14.8 17.6
1998 870 64.3 13.5 21.1
1999 817 65.9 12.4 46.3
2000 794 66.4 12.0 45.2
2001 772 64.3 12.0 48.6
2002 726 59.2 12.3 41
2003 726 59.2 12.3 41
2004 777 55.1 14.1 40.8
2005 728 55.8 13.0 44.6
2006 750 58.4 12.8 41.1
2007 832 61.2 13.6 43.1
2008 789 55.8 14.1 36.1
2009 767 57.0 13.5 37
2010 787 59.2 13.2 48
2011 744 61.5 12.0 36.2
2012 833 58.1 14.3 39
2013 869 59.5 14.6 39
2014 825 62.3 13.2 36.7
2015 837 59.0 14.1 32.5
2016 904 58.0 15.5 33.4
2017 907 61.1 14.8 31.5
2018 885 61.8 14.3 32.9
2019 872 61.6 14.1 31.1
2020 836 62.9 13.2 43.8
2021 804 63.0 12.7 35.7
2022 861 65.2 13.1 31.1
2023 850 64.3 13.2 25.5
2024 823 66.1 12.4 24.7

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 Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,063 (7.5%) $13,047 (92.5%) $14,110
2020 $955 (6.9%) $12,842 (93.1%) $13,797
2021 $1,279 (8.7%) $13,418 (91.3%) $14,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1446th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 823rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)5069
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)5156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))5156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)5155
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))5155
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)4252
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))4252
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)6178
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))6178
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)6167
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))6167
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ft Sam Houston Elementary)4241
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd))4241
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students872850
 2.5%
African American116121
 4.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1722
 29.4%
Hispanic234216
 7.7%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White405377
 6.9%
Two or More Races90107
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%25.5%
 5.5%


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Students at Ft Sam Houston Elementary are 39% White, 28% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Robert G Cole Middle/High School

Ft Sam Houston Elementary ranks 912th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 823 students attended Ft Sam Houston Elementary.


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