Vestal Elementary

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Vestal Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 412 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harlandale Independent School District, which is ranked 845 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vestal Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (96.36%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Vestal Elementary was 14.04%, compared to 48.85% statewide and 29.9% in the Harlandale ISD. The school's rankings for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, are consistently in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps.

While the nearby schools in the Harlandale ISD and South San Antonio ISD also struggle academically, Vestal Elementary generally performs worse than these schools across most subject areas and grade levels. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 2,236 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 4,412 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, and its corresponding decrease in SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 0, suggest the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1102 Cantrell Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78221-2599


(210) 989-3350

District: Harlandale Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4412th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,015 Help


Students who attend Vestal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Terrell Wells Middle
High:    McCollum High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
White:
3.0%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vestal Elementary ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), White (3%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vestal Elementary is 18. 5 elementary schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vestal Elementary is $13,015, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Harlandale Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vestal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestal Elementary 4412th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Vestal Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Harlandale Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Harlandale Independent School District (Isd) 845th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vestal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.96 2069th 3465 40.3%
2005 25.90 2984th 3475 14.1%
2006 35.78 2648th 3476 23.8%
2007 24.02 3277th 3724 12.0%
2008 26.52 3235th 3768 14.1%
2009 36.97 2886th 3884 25.7%
2010 41.08 2780th 3937 29.4%
2011 39.96 2953rd 4095 27.9%
2012 37.22 3033rd 4206 27.9%
2013 27.71 3498th 4221 17.1%
2014 35.77 3118th 4260 26.8%
2015 8.87 4152nd 4320 3.9%
2016 16.34 3882nd 4286 9.4%
2017 27.65 3285th 4329 24.1%
2018 36.82 2754th 4359 36.8%
2019 46.80 2236th 4479 50.1%
2021 32.98 2977th 4578 35.0%
2022 22.59 3807th 4581 16.9%
2023 16.89 4190th 4647 9.8%
2024 12.40 4412th 4675 5.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.57 67th 3333 98.0%
2021 27.46 2814th 3446 18.3%
2022 55.00 1358th 3487 61.1%
2023 35.15 2513th 3556 29.3%
2024 17.22 3372nd 3638 7.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 2838th 3558 20.2%
2019 40.04 2056th 3684 44.2%
2021 26.59 3077th 3799 19.0%
2022 25.35 3359th 3952 15.0%
2023 33.46 2852nd 4086 30.2%
2024 13.91 4109th 4261 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 2069th 4264 51.5%
2019 53.19 1825th 4309 57.6%
2021 44.19 2450th 4451 45.0%
2022 31.12 3435th 4477 23.3%
2023 26.33 3747th 4521 17.1%
2024 11.30 4433rd 4560 2.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 3013th 4306 30.0%
2019 39.59 2700th 4348 37.9%
2021 34.37 2900th 4499 35.5%
2022 33.44 3208th 4561 29.7%
2023 16.05 4213th 4588 8.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.33 2337th 3106 24.8%
2019 78.28 122nd 3184 96.2%
2021 47.22 1858th 3006 38.2%
2022 17.76 2745th 2958 7.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.05 1252nd 4240 70.5%
2019 61.33 1251st 4295 70.9%
2021 49.54 1861st 4331 57.0%
2022 24.34 3831st 4461 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 2450th 4319 43.3%
2019 52.99 1827th 4357 58.1%
2021 32.37 3011th 4498 33.1%
2022 18.29 4076th 4563 10.7%
2023 22.03 3890th 4585 15.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vestal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.71 2419th 4168 42.0%
2019 54.64 1691st 4188 59.6%
2021 39.43 2615th 4329 39.6%
2022 28.05 3527th 4376 19.4%
2023 21.03 3903rd 4401 11.3%
2024 13.97 4223rd 4431 4.7%
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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.

Vestal Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Vestal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 31 0 18 579 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 25 0 16 544 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 31 0 9 545 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 37 0 5 564 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 34 0 5 589 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 37 0 3 548 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 23 0 0 522 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 23 0 0 522 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 17 0 0 501 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 17 0 0 519 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 16 0 0 520 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 8 0 0 503 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 20 0 0 481 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 18 0 0 503 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 18 0 0 503 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 18 0 0 484 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 21 2 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 16 2 0 544 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 19 1 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 19 2 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2009 20 5 1 571 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2010 16 3 1 529 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 9 0 2 545 0 0 1 0 557
2012 10 1 2 519 0 0 1 0 533
2013 11 0 3 549 0 0 1 0 564
2014 15 0 2 510 0 0 1 0 528
2015 14 2 2 526 0 0 1 0 545
2016 5 1 0 491 0 0 1 0 498
2017 7 0 0 466 0 0 0 0 473
2018 11 1 0 451 0 0 0 0 463
2019 6 0 0 423 0 0 0 0 429
2020 9 0 0 414 0 0 0 0 423
2021 6 0 0 362 0 0 0 0 368
2022 5 1 0 353 0 0 0 0 359
2023 11 4 0 397 0 0 0 0 412
2024 16 3 0 520 0 0 2 0 541

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 Vestal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 n/a n/a n/a
1990 585 34.0 17.2 n/a
1991 585 34.3 17.0 n/a
1992 606 35.0 17.3 80.5
1993 628 34.0 18.5 91.2
1994 588 32.9 17.9 79.9
1995 547 32.8 16.7 83.2
1996 547 32.8 16.7 83.2
1997 518 28.7 18.0 79.3
1998 537 28.7 18.7 0
1999 537 29.0 18.5 47.1
2000 512 31.8 16.1 36.5
2001 501 30.3 16.5 23
2002 521 34.0 15.3 5.8
2003 521 34.0 15.3 5.8
2004 502 32.8 15.3 0.8
2005 549 34.5 15.9 0.4
2006 562 33.9 16.6 0
2007 548 33.4 16.4 0
2008 562 34.3 16.4 0
2009 597 34.9 17.1 0
2010 549 36.5 15.0 0
2011 557 33.8 16.4 0
2012 533 30.7 17.3 0
2013 564 31.6 17.8 94.5
2014 528 32.3 16.3 87.3
2015 545 32.0 17.0 93.9
2016 498 30.0 16.6 89.4
2017 473 32.0 14.7 95.1
2018 463 30.1 15.3 90.9
2019 429 26.0 16.4 92.8
2020 423 23.6 17.8 95.3
2021 368 27.0 13.6 90.2
2022 359 25.8 13.8 96.1
2023 412 28.7 14.3 93.7
2024 541 30.0 18.0 94.1

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 Vestal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 n/a n/a n/a
1990 585 34.0 17.2 n/a
1991 585 34.3 17.0 n/a
1992 606 35.0 17.3 80.5
1993 628 34.0 18.5 91.2
1994 588 32.9 17.9 79.9
1995 547 32.8 16.7 83.2
1996 547 32.8 16.7 83.2
1997 518 28.7 18.0 79.3
1998 537 28.7 18.7 0
1999 537 29.0 18.5 47.1
2000 512 31.8 16.1 36.5
2001 501 30.3 16.5 23
2002 521 34.0 15.3 5.8
2003 521 34.0 15.3 5.8
2004 502 32.8 15.3 0.8
2005 549 34.5 15.9 0.4
2006 562 33.9 16.6 0
2007 548 33.4 16.4 0
2008 562 34.3 16.4 0
2009 597 34.9 17.1 0
2010 549 36.5 15.0 0
2011 557 33.8 16.4 0
2012 533 30.7 17.3 0
2013 564 31.6 17.8 94.5
2014 528 32.3 16.3 87.3
2015 545 32.0 17.0 93.9
2016 498 30.0 16.6 89.4
2017 473 32.0 14.7 95.1
2018 463 30.1 15.3 90.9
2019 429 26.0 16.4 92.8
2020 423 23.6 17.8 95.3
2021 368 27.0 13.6 90.2
2022 359 25.8 13.8 96.1
2023 412 28.7 14.3 93.7
2024 541 30.0 18.0 94.1

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 Vestal Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (7.3%) $9,880 (92.7%) $10,655
2020 $550 (5.1%) $10,313 (94.9%) $10,862
2021 $1,106 (8.5%) $11,909 (91.5%) $13,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vestal Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2236th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4190th of 4647 Elementary schools
 40.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)3727
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3030
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)3826
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3324
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)4129
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3513
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)4120
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3919
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)3414
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3429
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)4119
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3326
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)4540
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))2229
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)2550
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)4840
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))4242
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)6434
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))4936
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Vestal Elementary)5919
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))4119
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Vestal Elementary)6075
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))5039
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vestal Elementary)4657
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harlandale Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429412
 4%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic423397
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White611
 83.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%93.7%
 0.9%


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Students at Vestal Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Vestal Elementary.

Students who attend Vestal Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Terrell Wells Middle
High : McCollum High School

Vestal Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Texas elementary schools.


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