Charles Graebner Elementary

Summary:

Charles Graebner Elementary is a public charter school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 670 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Charles Graebner Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 97% Hispanic and over 93% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for student subgroups like females, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students. Despite spending significantly more per student ($11,047 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, the school's outcomes remain poor.

Interestingly, nearby schools like George E Kelly Elementary and Prelude Preparatory Charter School generally outperform Charles Graebner Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. These schools demonstrate stronger performance for subgroups and have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and educational models, may play a crucial role in driving student success.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 530 Hoover St
       San Antonio, TX  78225-2229


(210) 228-3320

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4467th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,047 Help


Students who attend Charles Graebner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lowell Middle
High:    Burbank High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.4%
White:
2.8%
American Indian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details Charles Graebner Elementary ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 43rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.4%), White (2.8%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Graebner Elementary is 15.9. 36 elementary schools in the San Antonio 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 Charles Graebner Elementary is $11,047. 55 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles Graebner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Graebner Elementary 4467th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Charles Graebner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles Graebner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.53 2536th 3465 26.8%
2005 31.94 2792nd 3475 19.7%
2006 52.53 1917th 3476 44.9%
2007 44.12 2482nd 3724 33.4%
2008 43.55 2499th 3768 33.7%
2009 21.90 3507th 3884 9.7%
2010 23.63 3505th 3937 11.0%
2011 13.79 3895th 4095 4.9%
2012 21.69 3790th 4206 9.9%
2013 32.18 3301st 4221 21.8%
2014 43.82 2706th 4260 36.5%
2015 31.45 3275th 4320 24.2%
2016 27.22 3417th 4286 20.3%
2017 16.73 3943rd 4329 8.9%
2018 22.87 3641st 4359 16.5%
2019 25.01 3626th 4479 19.0%
2021 13.09 4340th 4578 5.2%
2022 8.95 4449th 4581 2.9%
2023 6.71 4560th 4647 1.9%
2024 11.12 4467th 4675 4.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 1415th 3226 56.1%
2019 50.30 1549th 3333 53.5%
2024 14.59 3464th 3638 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.81 2736th 3558 23.1%
2019 37.38 2258th 3684 38.7%
2021 26.83 3060th 3799 19.5%
2022 28.97 3103rd 3952 21.5%
2023 19.54 3811th 4086 6.7%
2024 25.77 3522nd 4261 17.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 3069th 4264 28.0%
2019 33.90 3203rd 4309 25.7%
2021 18.23 4117th 4451 7.5%
2022 12.85 4320th 4477 3.5%
2023 10.11 4405th 4521 2.6%
2024 13.77 4366th 4560 4.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.11 3471st 4306 19.4%
2019 26.52 3537th 4348 18.7%
2021 12.57 4338th 4499 3.6%
2022 4.63 4549th 4561 0.3%
2023 5.33 4564th 4588 0.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.42 2205th 3106 29.0%
2019 34.95 2542nd 3184 20.2%
2021 15.09 2728th 3006 9.2%
2022 31.96 2446th 2958 17.3%
2023 12.23 2840th 2980 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.34 3083rd 4240 27.3%
2019 31.51 3291st 4295 23.4%
2021 14.86 4261st 4331 1.6%
2022 12.89 4347th 4461 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 3546th 4319 17.9%
2019 26.03 3531st 4357 19.0%
2021 15.76 4151st 4498 7.7%
2022 16.68 4148th 4563 9.1%
2023 10.06 4418th 4585 3.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles Graebner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 3353rd 4168 19.6%
2019 30.30 3272nd 4188 21.9%
2021 16.65 4070th 4329 6.0%
2022 11.42 4256th 4376 2.7%
2023 8.80 4322nd 4401 1.8%
2024 12.17 4266th 4431 3.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Charles Graebner Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Charles Graebner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 8 0 1 846 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1990 6 0 1 826 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1991 11 0 0 840 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1992 11 0 1 815 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 15 1 1 835 9 n/a n/a 0 861
1994 16 0 1 841 3 n/a n/a 0 861
1995 15 3 0 758 4 n/a n/a 0 780
1996 15 3 0 758 4 n/a n/a 0 780
1997 13 2 0 739 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1998 12 3 0 743 5 n/a n/a 0 763
1999 11 3 0 732 4 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 9 1 1 724 4 n/a n/a 0 739
2001 12 4 1 707 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 7 3 1 806 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2003 7 3 1 806 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2004 13 4 0 857 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 15 6 0 854 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2006 16 8 0 914 0 n/a n/a 0 938
2007 11 5 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 892
2008 17 2 0 892 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2009 16 3 0 871 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2010 12 2 0 868 2 n/a n/a 0 884
2011 8 1 0 894 0 0 2 0 905
2012 4 1 1 823 0 0 3 0 832
2013 6 1 1 806 1 0 2 0 817
2014 8 0 1 833 1 0 2 0 845
2015 6 1 1 819 3 0 1 0 831
2016 4 1 0 785 1 0 0 0 791
2017 5 1 0 806 1 0 2 0 815
2018 4 0 0 786 0 0 3 0 793
2019 5 4 0 733 0 0 3 0 745
2020 31 0 0 743 0 0 0 0 774
2021 24 1 0 640 0 0 0 0 665
2022 18 0 0 631 0 0 0 0 649
2023 18 0 0 651 1 0 0 0 670
2024 18 1 0 610 4 0 0 0 633

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 Charles Graebner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 855 n/a n/a n/a
1990 833 47.0 17.7 n/a
1991 851 46.9 18.1 n/a
1992 827 48.9 16.9 66
1993 861 48.0 17.9 80.5
1994 861 48.6 17.7 79.9
1995 780 46.0 17.0 76.2
1996 780 46.0 17.0 76.2
1997 756 43.7 17.3 81.9
1998 763 48.0 15.9 80.1
1999 750 44.1 17.0 74.7
2000 739 45.8 16.1 52
2001 725 44.5 16.3 35.7
2002 817 50.1 16.3 11
2003 817 50.1 16.3 11
2004 874 48.5 18.0 4.7
2005 875 49.0 17.9 0.6
2006 938 52.0 18.0 0.1
2007 892 52.0 17.2 0.2
2008 911 53.0 17.2 62.9
2009 890 52.0 17.1 59.8
2010 884 48.0 18.4 58.7
2011 905 49.8 18.1 46.1
2012 832 47.2 17.6 35.8
2013 817 47.4 17.2 93.5
2014 845 47.0 17.9 95.1
2015 831 48.0 17.3 92.4
2016 791 46.0 17.1 93
2017 815 46.2 17.6 93.9
2018 793 46.3 17.1 94.8
2019 745 42.6 17.4 95.3
2020 774 42.0 18.4 95.7
2021 665 43.4 15.2 93.7
2022 649 39.2 16.5 93.8
2023 670 39.1 17.1 94.9
2024 633 39.5 15.9 94.5

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 Charles Graebner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 855 n/a n/a n/a
1990 833 47.0 17.7 n/a
1991 851 46.9 18.1 n/a
1992 827 48.9 16.9 66
1993 861 48.0 17.9 80.5
1994 861 48.6 17.7 79.9
1995 780 46.0 17.0 76.2
1996 780 46.0 17.0 76.2
1997 756 43.7 17.3 81.9
1998 763 48.0 15.9 80.1
1999 750 44.1 17.0 74.7
2000 739 45.8 16.1 52
2001 725 44.5 16.3 35.7
2002 817 50.1 16.3 11
2003 817 50.1 16.3 11
2004 874 48.5 18.0 4.7
2005 875 49.0 17.9 0.6
2006 938 52.0 18.0 0.1
2007 892 52.0 17.2 0.2
2008 911 53.0 17.2 62.9
2009 890 52.0 17.1 59.8
2010 884 48.0 18.4 58.7
2011 905 49.8 18.1 46.1
2012 832 47.2 17.6 35.8
2013 817 47.4 17.2 93.5
2014 845 47.0 17.9 95.1
2015 831 48.0 17.3 92.4
2016 791 46.0 17.1 93
2017 815 46.2 17.6 93.9
2018 793 46.3 17.1 94.8
2019 745 42.6 17.4 95.3
2020 774 42.0 18.4 95.7
2021 665 43.4 15.2 93.7
2022 649 39.2 16.5 93.8
2023 670 39.1 17.1 94.9
2024 633 39.5 15.9 94.5

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 Charles Graebner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,769 (18.4%) $7,857 (81.6%) $9,627
2020 $2,449 (24.5%) $7,548 (75.5%) $9,997
2021 $2,457 (22.2%) $8,590 (77.8%) $11,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Graebner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3626th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4560th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Charles Graebner Elementary)2118
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Graebner Elementary)2714
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Charles Graebner Elementary)3317
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Graebner Elementary)2819
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Charles Graebner Elementary)4216
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Graebner Elementary)347
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Charles Graebner Elementary)3113
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Graebner Elementary)483
 45%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Charles Graebner Elementary)3325
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles Graebner Elementary)4925
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Charles Graebner Elementary)297
 22%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745670
 10.1%
African American40
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic733651
 11.2%
Pacific Islander00
White518
 260%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%94.9%
 0.4%


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Students who attend Charles Graebner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell Middle
High : Burbank High School

Charles Graebner Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Charles Graebner Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 633 students attended Charles Graebner Elementary.


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