Esparza Elementary

Summary:

Esparza Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 446 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Northside Independent School District, which is ranked 496 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Esparza Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (94.39%) compared to surrounding schools, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. Esparza's proficiency rates on STAAR tests are generally lower than the Northside ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.81% of 3rd graders were proficient in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.52% for Northside ISD and 48.85% for Texas. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed better relative to other subgroups, ranking in the top 1,199 out of 3,556 Texas elementary schools for ELL students in 2022-2023.

Esparza Elementary's performance is generally lower than the other Northside ISD schools in the area, as well as the Edgewood ISD and IDEA Public Schools within a 1.5-mile radius. The school's high percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, over 85%, coupled with its low performance, indicates that Esparza Elementary may have significant resource needs and challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5700 Hemphill Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78228-4392


(210) 397-1850

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3296th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,560 Help


Students who attend Esparza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ross Middle
High:    Holmes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.6%
White:
2.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Compare Details Esparza Elementary ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 52nd among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (2.6%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esparza Elementary is 12.3, which is the 20th best among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esparza Elementary is $11,560, which is the 16th highest among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esparza Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Esparza Elementary 3296th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Esparza Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northside Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Independent School District (Isd) 496th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Esparza Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.53 1557th 3465 55.1%
2005 47.52 2131st 3475 38.7%
2006 44.31 2316th 3476 33.4%
2007 50.62 2173rd 3724 41.6%
2008 45.92 2373rd 3768 37.0%
2009 37.22 2876th 3884 26.0%
2010 47.16 2473rd 3937 37.2%
2011 39.54 2974th 4095 27.4%
2012 49.31 2326th 4206 44.7%
2013 64.91 1440th 4221 65.9%
2014 69.58 1241st 4260 70.9%
2015 50.03 2321st 4320 46.3%
2016 46.98 2447th 4286 42.9%
2017 39.13 2581st 4329 40.4%
2018 24.99 3520th 4359 19.2%
2019 17.16 4047th 4479 9.6%
2021 24.92 3506th 4578 23.4%
2022 23.17 3776th 4581 17.6%
2023 36.31 3018th 4647 35.1%
2024 32.35 3296th 4675 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 1718th 3226 46.7%
2019 31.42 2596th 3333 22.1%
2022 37.33 2359th 3487 32.3%
2023 59.35 1199th 3556 66.3%
2024 45.97 1851st 3638 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.69 2412th 3558 32.2%
2019 16.19 3612th 3684 2.0%
2021 20.30 3578th 3799 5.8%
2022 20.09 3673rd 3952 7.1%
2023 26.04 3410th 4086 16.5%
2024 19.52 3852nd 4261 9.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 3376th 4264 20.8%
2019 17.46 4058th 4309 5.8%
2021 23.19 3844th 4451 13.6%
2022 18.78 4097th 4477 8.5%
2023 37.23 3066th 4521 32.2%
2024 28.29 3660th 4560 19.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 2948th 4306 31.5%
2019 25.57 3588th 4348 17.5%
2021 27.22 3372nd 4499 25.1%
2022 22.76 3876th 4561 15.0%
2023 31.25 3319th 4588 27.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 2149th 3106 30.8%
2019 31.20 2667th 3184 16.2%
2021 30.53 2326th 3006 22.6%
2022 58.96 1465th 2958 50.5%
2023 59.30 1505th 2980 49.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 2477th 4240 41.6%
2019 18.35 4058th 4295 5.5%
2021 35.12 2963rd 4331 31.6%
2022 33.92 3233rd 4461 27.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 3876th 4319 10.3%
2019 13.22 4148th 4357 4.8%
2021 24.19 3582nd 4498 20.4%
2022 25.29 3680th 4563 19.4%
2023 42.96 2568th 4585 44.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Esparza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.99 3259th 4168 21.8%
2019 20.05 3824th 4188 8.7%
2021 26.05 3504th 4329 19.1%
2022 23.95 3760th 4376 14.1%
2023 39.90 2764th 4401 37.2%
2024 32.57 3251st 4431 26.6%
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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 Esparza Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 32 29 1 750 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1990 33 27 0 734 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1991 33 29 0 693 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1992 44 28 1 672 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1993 42 28 1 739 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1994 34 27 0 745 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1995 27 29 1 692 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1996 27 29 1 692 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1997 24 35 0 681 2 n/a n/a 0 742
1998 20 37 0 664 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 20 31 0 685 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2000 18 26 0 702 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 20 25 0 675 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 16 19 0 685 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 16 19 0 685 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 17 17 1 731 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 16 22 1 719 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2006 24 30 1 746 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2007 24 24 2 747 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2008 23 18 1 762 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2009 28 20 1 817 1 n/a n/a 0 867
2010 28 17 0 827 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2011 17 11 0 735 0 0 4 0 767
2012 20 9 0 737 0 0 3 0 769
2013 20 10 1 720 0 0 5 0 756
2014 20 12 1 709 0 0 4 0 746
2015 23 10 1 664 0 0 4 0 702
2016 20 10 2 660 0 3 5 0 700
2017 21 13 2 642 0 1 5 0 684
2018 23 11 2 618 0 0 2 0 656
2019 23 10 0 539 1 0 2 0 575
2020 22 11 1 492 2 0 2 0 530
2021 16 11 1 424 2 0 4 0 458
2022 14 7 1 412 2 0 3 0 439
2023 14 6 1 421 2 0 2 0 446
2024 12 4 1 436 2 0 1 0 456

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 Esparza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 812 n/a n/a n/a
1990 794 43.0 18.4 n/a
1991 755 43.0 17.5 n/a
1992 745 48.2 15.4 62.3
1993 810 54.0 15.0 80.5
1994 806 53.0 15.2 72.8
1995 750 49.3 15.2 73.1
1996 750 49.3 15.2 73.1
1997 742 52.0 14.3 73.9
1998 723 51.0 14.2 74.6
1999 736 48.5 15.2 88
2000 746 51.0 14.6 85
2001 720 48.5 14.8 89.2
2002 720 50.7 14.2 86.4
2003 720 50.7 14.2 86.4
2004 766 54.0 14.2 84.7
2005 758 54.0 14.0 89.6
2006 802 58.0 13.8 88.4
2007 797 58.4 13.6 82.9
2008 804 57.4 14.0 83.5
2009 867 60.4 14.3 81.3
2010 873 59.0 14.8 82.9
2011 767 52.5 14.6 80.8
2012 769 48.4 15.8 81
2013 756 47.5 15.9 80.2
2014 746 54.3 13.7 80.2
2015 702 52.0 13.5 75.9
2016 700 50.0 14.0 76.3
2017 684 51.3 13.3 78.4
2018 656 46.7 14.0 72.6
2019 575 43.6 13.1 74.4
2020 530 42.9 12.3 74.9
2021 458 40.0 11.4 76.2
2022 439 36.0 12.1 83.4
2023 446 36.5 12.2 85.4
2024 456 37.0 12.3 85.7

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 Esparza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 812 n/a n/a n/a
1990 794 43.0 18.4 n/a
1991 755 43.0 17.5 n/a
1992 745 48.2 15.4 62.3
1993 810 54.0 15.0 80.5
1994 806 53.0 15.2 72.8
1995 750 49.3 15.2 73.1
1996 750 49.3 15.2 73.1
1997 742 52.0 14.3 73.9
1998 723 51.0 14.2 74.6
1999 736 48.5 15.2 88
2000 746 51.0 14.6 85
2001 720 48.5 14.8 89.2
2002 720 50.7 14.2 86.4
2003 720 50.7 14.2 86.4
2004 766 54.0 14.2 84.7
2005 758 54.0 14.0 89.6
2006 802 58.0 13.8 88.4
2007 797 58.4 13.6 82.9
2008 804 57.4 14.0 83.5
2009 867 60.4 14.3 81.3
2010 873 59.0 14.8 82.9
2011 767 52.5 14.6 80.8
2012 769 48.4 15.8 81
2013 756 47.5 15.9 80.2
2014 746 54.3 13.7 80.2
2015 702 52.0 13.5 75.9
2016 700 50.0 14.0 76.3
2017 684 51.3 13.3 78.4
2018 656 46.7 14.0 72.6
2019 575 43.6 13.1 74.4
2020 530 42.9 12.3 74.9
2021 458 40.0 11.4 76.2
2022 439 36.0 12.1 83.4
2023 446 36.5 12.2 85.4
2024 456 37.0 12.3 85.7

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 Esparza Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,285 (13.0%) $8,568 (87.0%) $9,853
2020 $1,333 (12.8%) $9,076 (87.2%) $10,409
2021 $1,541 (13.3%) $10,019 (86.7%) $11,560

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Esparza Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4047th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3018th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)2943
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)1239
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)4715
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3626
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)4929
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)2435
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)2028
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)546
 41%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))1833
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)2843
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))1928
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)3543
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)3246
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Esparza Elementary)3633
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Esparza Elementary)5635
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4426
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Esparza Elementary)7060
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))3831
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575446
 22.4%
African American106
 40%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic539421
 21.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2314
 39.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%85.4%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Esparza Elementary

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Esparza Elementary.

Esparza Elementary ranks 3296th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Esparza Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ross Middle
High : Holmes High School


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