Carnahan Elementary

Summary:

Carnahan Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 569 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Northside Independent School District. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Carnahan Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years but has consistently been in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, but Asian and English Language Learner students struggling. This disparity in subgroup performance suggests that the school may need to tailor its instructional strategies and support services to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Interestingly, Carnahan Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the Northside Independent School District, such as Beard Elementary and Steubing Elementary. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 78.21% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a significant factor contributing to its academic challenges. Addressing these socioeconomic disparities and providing targeted support to Carnahan Elementary could help improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6839 Babcock Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78249


(210) 397-5850

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3781st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,852 Help


Students who attend Carnahan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stinson Middle
High:    Brandeis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
Asian:
17.3%
White:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carnahan Elementary ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 63rd 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 24.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carnahan Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), Asian (17.3%), White (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carnahan Elementary is 12.8, which is the 33rd 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 Carnahan Elementary is $10,852, which is the 31st highest among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carnahan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carnahan Elementary 3781st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Carnahan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Carnahan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 59.00 1827th 3937 53.6%
2011 52.72 2250th 4095 45.1%
2012 50.15 2265th 4206 46.1%
2013 49.89 2305th 4221 45.4%
2014 47.03 2521st 4260 40.8%
2015 62.39 1652nd 4320 61.8%
2016 47.04 2439th 4286 43.1%
2017 40.28 2504th 4329 42.2%
2018 35.56 2834th 4359 35.0%
2019 34.86 3035th 4479 32.2%
2021 51.73 1948th 4578 57.4%
2022 39.86 2747th 4581 40.0%
2023 45.38 2452nd 4647 47.2%
2024 24.49 3781st 4675 19.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 387th 1046 63.0%
2023 60.08 442nd 1099 59.8%
2024 11.64 1073rd 1114 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.53 2127th 3226 34.1%
2019 46.90 1725th 3333 48.2%
2021 23.50 3032nd 3446 12.0%
2022 29.01 2812th 3487 19.4%
2023 36.68 2433rd 3556 31.6%
2024 14.44 3473rd 3638 4.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.66 2942nd 3558 17.3%
2019 26.16 3114th 3684 15.5%
2021 57.87 1040th 3799 72.6%
2022 32.15 2862nd 3952 27.6%
2023 37.31 2520th 4086 38.3%
2024 49.71 1912th 4261 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.01 3179th 4264 25.4%
2019 37.55 2942nd 4309 31.7%
2021 46.39 2292nd 4451 48.5%
2022 34.59 3205th 4477 28.4%
2023 37.00 3089th 4521 31.7%
2024 22.76 3974th 4560 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.02 2552nd 4306 40.7%
2019 35.36 2991st 4348 31.2%
2021 45.82 2248th 4499 50.0%
2022 38.38 2874th 4561 37.0%
2023 38.90 2853rd 4588 37.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 2020th 3106 35.0%
2019 54.87 1792nd 3184 43.7%
2021 71.63 857th 3006 71.5%
2022 72.57 585th 2958 80.2%
2023 70.55 778th 2980 73.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 3482nd 4240 17.9%
2019 34.75 3063rd 4295 28.7%
2021 31.48 3252nd 4331 24.9%
2022 33.84 3240th 4461 27.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 3088th 4319 28.5%
2019 34.67 3032nd 4357 30.4%
2021 56.46 1671st 4498 62.9%
2022 41.62 2644th 4563 42.1%
2023 52.03 2041st 4585 55.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 850th 1005 15.4%
2019 19.39 903rd 1009 10.5%
2021 19.16 848th 967 12.3%
2022 17.97 861st 957 10.0%
2023 9.15 963rd 1015 5.1%
2024 1.90 1017th 1035 1.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 2023rd 2483 18.5%
2019 32.64 1859th 2515 26.1%
2022 43.65 1314th 2421 45.7%
2023 61.89 707th 2443 71.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 2943rd 4168 29.4%
2019 33.63 3040th 4188 27.4%
2021 62.78 1219th 4329 71.8%
2022 43.38 2548th 4376 41.8%
2023 42.86 2578th 4401 41.4%
2024 34.75 3118th 4431 29.6%
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Rank History for White students at Carnahan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.77 2495th 3127 20.2%
2019 27.71 2519th 3142 19.8%
2021 36.42 2091st 3082 32.2%
2022 25.09 2579th 3082 16.3%
2023 45.92 1789th 3106 42.4%
2024 32.52 2304th 3078 25.1%
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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.

Carnahan Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Carnahan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 156 44 35 344 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 158 39 37 401 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2011 165 21 29 426 2 2 20 0 665
2012 155 29 28 399 1 6 25 0 643
2013 148 31 29 387 1 6 24 0 626
2014 140 32 33 387 0 4 20 0 616
2015 154 41 59 381 1 2 25 0 663
2016 155 30 58 350 1 1 22 0 617
2017 138 29 68 331 1 0 21 0 588
2018 142 38 61 326 2 0 17 0 586
2019 122 34 54 309 1 0 14 0 534
2020 138 41 60 292 0 0 23 0 554
2021 103 35 58 285 0 0 20 0 501
2022 95 30 40 269 1 0 22 0 457
2023 91 23 108 289 2 0 56 0 569
2024 99 28 100 271 2 0 77 0 577

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 Carnahan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 580 40.4 14.3 51.4
2010 637 43.0 14.8 56.7
2011 665 41.9 15.8 58.9
2012 643 41.5 15.4 58.3
2013 626 39.5 15.8 58.1
2014 616 39.9 15.4 58.1
2015 663 44.0 15.0 62.6
2016 617 43.0 14.3 62.7
2017 588 42.9 13.6 59.4
2018 586 40.1 14.5 60.1
2019 534 41.5 12.8 64.2
2020 554 39.2 14.1 54.2
2021 501 38.9 12.8 63.1
2022 457 37.3 12.2 71.1
2023 569 41.3 13.7 78.2
2024 577 45.0 12.8 75.2

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 Carnahan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 580 40.4 14.3 51.4
2010 637 43.0 14.8 56.7
2011 665 41.9 15.8 58.9
2012 643 41.5 15.4 58.3
2013 626 39.5 15.8 58.1
2014 616 39.9 15.4 58.1
2015 663 44.0 15.0 62.6
2016 617 43.0 14.3 62.7
2017 588 42.9 13.6 59.4
2018 586 40.1 14.5 60.1
2019 534 41.5 12.8 64.2
2020 554 39.2 14.1 54.2
2021 501 38.9 12.8 63.1
2022 457 37.3 12.2 71.1
2023 569 41.3 13.7 78.2
2024 577 45.0 12.8 75.2

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 Carnahan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,005 (9.6%) $9,486 (90.4%) $10,491
2020 $1,124 (11.1%) $9,034 (88.9%) $10,158
2021 $684 (6.3%) $10,168 (93.7%) $10,852

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carnahan 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 3035th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2452nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Carnahan Elementary)3155
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carnahan Elementary)4549
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Carnahan Elementary)3831
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carnahan Elementary)3133
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Carnahan Elementary)4659
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carnahan Elementary)5148
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Carnahan Elementary)2525
   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 Students534569
 6.6%
African American3423
 32.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian54108
 100%
Hispanic309289
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12291
 25.4%
Two or More Races1456
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%78.2%
 14%


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Students at Carnahan Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 17% White, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Carnahan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stinson Middle
High : Brandeis High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 577 students attended Carnahan Elementary.

Carnahan Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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