Galm Elementary

Summary:

Galm Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 421 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.

Galm Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (63.9%) compared to the state average (52.4%), and lower academic performance on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade reading proficiency (60.34%) was lower than the district (54.03%) and state (53.96%) averages. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, are generally in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. The school's gifted and talented program has also declined in ranking, suggesting potential challenges in serving the needs of high-performing students.

While Galm Elementary's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Mora Elementary and Lieck Elementary, demonstrate stronger academic outcomes, particularly in reading and mathematics. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these schools could provide valuable insights for Galm Elementary. Additionally, the school's relatively high ranking for its gifted and talented program in 2020-2021 suggests it may have the capacity to support high-performing students, which could be a valuable area of focus for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1454 Saxon Hill Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78253-5922


(210) 397-1150

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2071st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,565 Help


Students who attend Galm Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Luna Middle
High:    Brennan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.1%
White:
14.6%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Galm Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 35th 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 51.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.1%), White (14.6%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galm Elementary is 13.9. 54 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galm Elementary is $9,565. 59 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Galm Elementary 2071st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Galm 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 Galm Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.86 877th 3465 74.7%
2005 74.59 722nd 3475 79.2%
2006 73.05 841st 3476 75.8%
2007 60.02 1668th 3724 55.2%
2008 58.63 1741st 3768 53.8%
2009 65.45 1404th 3884 63.9%
2010 65.13 1462nd 3937 62.9%
2011 65.95 1438th 4095 64.9%
2012 50.72 2232nd 4206 46.9%
2013 66.40 1356th 4221 67.9%
2014 74.69 971st 4260 77.2%
2015 67.34 1412th 4320 67.3%
2016 67.95 1373rd 4286 68.0%
2017 47.70 2090th 4329 51.7%
2018 54.90 1738th 4359 60.1%
2019 53.76 1836th 4479 59.0%
2021 31.43 3074th 4578 32.9%
2022 19.71 3958th 4581 13.6%
2023 27.45 3541st 4647 23.8%
2024 51.52 2071st 4675 55.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.82 108th 1046 89.7%
2019 51.46 553rd 1112 50.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.21 1404th 3558 60.5%
2019 50.25 1400th 3684 62.0%
2021 51.79 1326th 3799 65.1%
2022 31.79 2884th 3952 27.0%
2023 40.06 2304th 4086 43.6%
2024 33.86 2985th 4261 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.92 2048th 4264 52.0%
2019 46.24 2335th 4309 45.8%
2021 22.69 3874th 4451 13.0%
2022 22.53 3922nd 4477 12.4%
2023 27.25 3697th 4521 18.2%
2024 45.30 2514th 4560 44.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 1979th 4306 54.0%
2019 57.32 1639th 4348 62.3%
2021 31.68 3088th 4499 31.4%
2022 23.06 3865th 4561 15.3%
2023 29.08 3468th 4588 24.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.25 1245th 3106 59.9%
2019 68.90 893rd 3184 72.0%
2021 78.62 426th 3006 85.8%
2022 39.18 2236th 2958 24.4%
2023 44.18 2138th 2980 28.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 2907th 4240 31.4%
2019 53.17 1759th 4295 59.0%
2021 19.50 4077th 4331 5.9%
2022 19.65 4080th 4461 8.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.57 1503rd 4319 65.2%
2019 48.47 2099th 4357 51.8%
2021 33.52 2940th 4498 34.6%
2022 20.23 3976th 4563 12.9%
2023 27.91 3544th 4585 22.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 1775th 2483 28.5%
2019 34.75 1764th 2515 29.9%
2021 13.64 2390th 2444 2.2%
2022 21.23 2172nd 2421 10.3%
2023 24.47 2078th 2443 14.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 1731st 4168 58.5%
2019 50.63 1947th 4188 53.5%
2021 29.35 3271st 4329 24.4%
2022 15.60 4117th 4376 5.9%
2023 34.22 3148th 4401 28.5%
2024 55.51 1728th 4431 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Galm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 1335th 3127 57.3%
2019 58.25 1225th 3142 61.0%
2021 35.98 2107th 3082 31.6%
2022 34.63 2247th 3082 27.1%
2023 24.57 2613th 3106 15.9%
2024 69.75 767th 3078 75.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Galm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 31 3 115 n/a n/a n/a 0 376
1989 295 31 4 148 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 338 39 3 162 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 384 40 2 212 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 424 33 8 229 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 357 38 9 187 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 401 30 12 196 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 423 34 20 241 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 423 34 20 241 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 460 34 14 279 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1998 490 43 17 287 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 519 42 13 314 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2000 528 66 21 373 0 n/a n/a 0 988
2001 540 71 19 419 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2002 435 89 24 337 0 n/a n/a 0 885
2003 435 89 24 337 0 n/a n/a 0 885
2004 422 120 30 370 2 n/a n/a 0 944
2005 336 126 27 290 4 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 316 130 23 308 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2007 368 131 30 364 5 n/a n/a 0 898
2008 406 133 38 474 7 n/a n/a 0 1058
2009 354 113 25 443 8 n/a n/a 0 943
2010 266 85 23 386 7 n/a n/a 0 767
2011 237 53 5 390 1 4 38 0 728
2012 213 56 5 405 1 1 44 0 725
2013 197 70 5 395 1 5 36 0 709
2014 196 68 6 380 0 3 40 0 693
2015 183 68 4 412 1 0 39 0 707
2016 177 77 6 400 2 1 33 0 696
2017 167 65 7 388 2 1 32 0 662
2018 148 41 7 382 2 1 33 0 614
2019 135 49 3 350 2 1 28 0 568
2020 137 48 0 317 2 1 24 0 529
2021 121 41 3 300 0 1 23 0 489
2022 113 38 2 268 0 0 21 0 442
2023 94 36 3 269 0 0 19 0 421
2024 68 39 0 332 0 0 28 0 467

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 Galm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 20.0 18.8 n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a n/a
1990 542 23.0 23.5 n/a
1991 638 23.0 27.7 n/a
1992 694 40.0 17.3 10.1
1993 591 38.0 15.6 15.4
1994 640 40.0 16.0 11.3
1995 719 45.0 16.0 12.2
1996 719 45.0 16.0 12.2
1997 787 47.0 16.7 13.3
1998 837 51.5 16.3 13
1999 888 55.0 16.1 20.2
2000 988 59.0 16.7 18.8
2001 1049 63.5 16.5 21.4
2002 885 54.8 16.1 23.5
2003 885 54.8 16.1 23.5
2004 944 57.0 16.6 23.8
2005 783 47.0 16.7 26.6
2006 778 47.0 16.6 29.4
2007 898 55.9 16.1 30.8
2008 1058 61.9 17.1 33.9
2009 943 58.9 16.0 32.9
2010 767 46.0 16.6 38.1
2011 728 44.9 16.1 37.9
2012 725 43.0 16.8 43.7
2013 709 43.5 16.2 45
2014 693 42.0 16.5 46.8
2015 707 45.0 15.7 48.7
2016 696 42.0 16.5 48.1
2017 662 41.5 15.9 47
2018 614 39.0 15.7 42.7
2019 568 38.3 14.8 47.4
2020 529 35.5 14.9 42.3
2021 489 33.0 14.8 39.3
2022 442 30.0 14.7 44.3
2023 421 30.0 14.0 56.1
2024 467 33.5 13.9 56.7

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 Galm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 20.0 18.8 n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a n/a
1990 542 23.0 23.5 n/a
1991 638 23.0 27.7 n/a
1992 694 40.0 17.3 10.1
1993 591 38.0 15.6 15.4
1994 640 40.0 16.0 11.3
1995 719 45.0 16.0 12.2
1996 719 45.0 16.0 12.2
1997 787 47.0 16.7 13.3
1998 837 51.5 16.3 13
1999 888 55.0 16.1 20.2
2000 988 59.0 16.7 18.8
2001 1049 63.5 16.5 21.4
2002 885 54.8 16.1 23.5
2003 885 54.8 16.1 23.5
2004 944 57.0 16.6 23.8
2005 783 47.0 16.7 26.6
2006 778 47.0 16.6 29.4
2007 898 55.9 16.1 30.8
2008 1058 61.9 17.1 33.9
2009 943 58.9 16.0 32.9
2010 767 46.0 16.6 38.1
2011 728 44.9 16.1 37.9
2012 725 43.0 16.8 43.7
2013 709 43.5 16.2 45
2014 693 42.0 16.5 46.8
2015 707 45.0 15.7 48.7
2016 696 42.0 16.5 48.1
2017 662 41.5 15.9 47
2018 614 39.0 15.7 42.7
2019 568 38.3 14.8 47.4
2020 529 35.5 14.9 42.3
2021 489 33.0 14.8 39.3
2022 442 30.0 14.7 44.3
2023 421 30.0 14.0 56.1
2024 467 33.5 13.9 56.7

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 Galm Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $809 (9.0%) $8,224 (91.1%) $9,032
2020 $887 (9.6%) $8,310 (90.4%) $9,197
2021 $777 (8.1%) $8,788 (91.9%) $9,565

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Galm Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1836th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3541st of 4647 Elementary schools
 35.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Galm Elementary)3438
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Galm Elementary)3236
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Galm Elementary)4038
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Galm Elementary)4716
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Galm Elementary)5944
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Galm Elementary)6632
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Galm Elementary)5621
 35%
   5th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students568421
 25.9%
African American4936
 26.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic350269
 23.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White13594
 30.4%
Two or More Races2819
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%56.1%
 8.7%


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Students who attend Galm Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Luna Middle
High : Brennan High School

Students at Galm Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Galm Elementary ranks 2071st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Galm Elementary.


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