Wernli Elementary

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Wernli Elementary ranks 922 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wernli Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 770 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Northside Independent School District, Wernli consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, particularly in reading, math, and science.

Wernli Elementary's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. The school ranks among the top Texas elementary schools for these groups, outperforming nearby schools like Boldt Elementary, Cole Elementary, and Behlau Elementary. However, Potranco Elementary and Ladera Elementary, part of the Medina Valley Independent School District, have outperformed Wernli in some areas.

While Wernli Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 20% in 2020-2021 to 36.62% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, reaching 16.7 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools. These factors may be areas to monitor and address to ensure Wernli Elementary continues to provide a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1881 Arcadia Path
San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 398-2450

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
922^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,869

Students who attend Wernli Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Bernal Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 774

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.8%

White:

15.4%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wernli Elementary ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10^th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wernli Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.8%), White (15.4%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wernli Elementary is 16.1. 78 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wernli Elementary employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wernli Elementary is $9,869. 52 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wernli Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wernli Elementary 922^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wernli Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Northside Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Wernli Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.99	1259^th	4578	72.5%
2022	64.90	1379^th	4581	69.9%
2023	80.18	758^th	4647	83.7%
2024	75.48	922^nd	4675	80.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	76.51	169^th	961	82.4%
2022	69.64	262^nd	1004	73.9%
2024	54.19	497^th	1114	55.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.51	946^th	3556	73.4%
2024	92.67	157^th	3638	95.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.12	559^th	3799	85.3%
2022	52.60	1417^th	3952	64.1%
2023	69.03	736^th	4086	82.0%
2024	69.93	802^nd	4261	81.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.25	1617^th	4451	63.7%
2022	65.80	1131^st	4477	74.7%
2023	75.36	630^th	4521	86.1%
2024	72.05	819^th	4560	82.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.06	1408^th	4499	68.7%
2022	71.14	1050^th	4561	77.0%
2023	77.40	795^th	4588	82.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	80.50	291^st	3006	90.3%
2022	61.80	1317^th	2958	55.5%
2023	70.79	756^th	2980	74.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.34	2321^st	4331	46.4%
2022	65.71	1069^th	4461	76.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.15	1151^st	4498	74.4%
2022	57.82	1717^th	4563	62.4%
2023	79.49	733^rd	4585	84.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.83	123^rd	1035	88.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.69	955^th	2444	60.9%
2022	66.22	574^th	2421	76.3%
2023	78.32	309^th	2443	87.4%
2024	91.25	89^th	2421	96.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.07	1262^nd	4329	70.8%
2022	62.29	1321^st	4376	69.8%
2023	83.91	409^th	4401	90.7%
2024	72.77	817^th	4431	81.6%

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Rank History for White students at Wernli Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.56	996^th	3082	67.7%
2022	69.53	789^th	3082	74.4%
2023	79.20	450^th	3106	85.5%
2024	61.55	1120^th	3078	63.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Wernli Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	87	72	8	283	1	54	505
2022	115	96	13	380	4	56	664
2023	122	132	18	444	4	50	770
2024	119	117	20	447	2	69	774

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 Wernli Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	505	34.0	14.8	20
2022	664	38.9	17.0	27.7
2023	770	46.0	16.7	36.6
2024	774	48.0	16.1	36.4

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 Wernli Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	505	34.0	14.8	20
2022	664	38.9	17.0	27.7
2023	770	46.0	16.7	36.6
2024	774	48.0	16.1	36.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wernli Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$560 (5.7%)	$9,309 (94.3%)	$9,869

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Wernli Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wernli Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1881 Arcadia Path	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2450	774	48	16.1	36.4%	119 (15.4%)	117 (15.1%)	447 (57.8%)	20 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (8.9%)	75.5	922^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	80.3%		80.2	758^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.7%	164					49.1	62.6	66.9	49.1	55.1	64.0	38.4	$9,869	$560	$9,309
Lieck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Reid Ranch	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1450	626	39	16.0	42.2%	96 (15.3%)	55 (8.8%)	418 (66.8%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	59.7	1598^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.8%		47.7	2316^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.2%	718					54.3	61.4	57.9	46.7	40.0	49.1	21.9	$8,781	$637	$8,144
Langley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14185 Bella Vista Place	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-0150	658	49	13.5	37.1%	106 (16.1%)	58 (8.8%)	409 (62.2%)	30 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.1%)	68.7	1174^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.9%		56.4	1802^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	61.2%	628	20.0	50.0	13.3	20.0	52.6	59.3	63.9	48.5	54.1	57.4	26.2	$10,015	$849	$9,166
Ladera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14750 W Grosenbacher	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 931-2243	880	58	15.2	50.8%	167 (19.0%)	85 (9.7%)	540 (61.4%)	18 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	64 (7.3%)	57.9	1689^th of 4675 public elementary schools	63.9%		59.7	1613^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.3%	76					50.0	54.7	54.5	39.5	47.5	49.6	27.6
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N Grosenbacher	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-5550	589	44	13.3	58.4%	88 (14.9%)	46 (7.8%)	416 (70.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	40.7	2770^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.7%		56.9	1766^th of 4647 public elementary schools	62.0%	1004					45.3	36.7	53.6	34.0	26.6	49.5	17.5	$8,961	$896	$8,066
Mora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 American Lotus	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2400	567	40	14.3	57.1%	63 (11.1%)	31 (5.5%)	447 (78.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.9%)	47.3	2330^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.2%		36	3039^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.6%	709	50.0	0.0	54.6	12.5	50.0	57.5	48.1	35.1	48.9	34.2	13.6	$9,831	$541	$9,290
Behlau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2355 Camp Light Way	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1000	615	40	15.3	44.9%	70 (11.4%)	56 (9.1%)	431 (70.1%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	29 (4.7%)	46.2	2407^th of 4675 public elementary schools	48.5%		41.2	2715^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.6%	308					34.0	44.6	64.8	27.7	41.4	53.4	21.6	$9,200	$679	$8,521
Boldt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Hollimon Pkwy	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2000	926	55	16.8	39.4%	232 (25.1%)	110 (11.9%)	509 (55.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (7.6%)	43.4	2613^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.1%		55.8	1830^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.6%	783					35.2	55.0	56.3	26.4	39.4	43.4	20.3	$9,123	$555	$8,567
Cole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13185 Tillman Ridge	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2100	1,203	77	15.5	33.3%	200 (16.6%)	100 (8.3%)	801 (66.6%)	27 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	70 (5.8%)	63.5	1425^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.5%		62.6	1470^th of 4647 public elementary schools	68.4%	45	11.1	16.7	11.1	33.3	57.7	58.7	50.2	52.2	59.8	49.8	20.9	$8,515	$514	$8,001
Galm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1454 Saxon Hill Dr	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-1150	467	34	13.9	56.7%	68 (14.6%)	39 (8.4%)	332 (71.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	51.5	2071^st of 4675 public elementary schools	55.7%		27.5	3541^st of 4647 public elementary schools	23.8%	1470					44.6	42.2	60.3	36.9	25.3	63.8	41.4	$9,565	$777	$8,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Wernli Elementary

How many students attend Wernli Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 774 students attended Wernli Elementary.

Is Wernli Elementary a good school?

Wernli Elementary ranks 922^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wernli Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wernli Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernal Middle

What district is Wernli Elementary in?

Northside Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Wernli Elementary?

Students at Wernli Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 15% White, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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