De Zavala Elementary

Summary:

De Zavala Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

De Zavala Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 97.37% Hispanic and 97.85% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower performance on STAAR assessments compared to the SAISD and Texas averages. However, the school performs relatively better in serving its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education student populations, ranking in the top 30-40% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

The challenges faced by De Zavala Elementary are not unique, as the nearby schools, such as J.T. Brackenridge Elementary, David Crockett Academy, and Irving Dual Language Academy, also struggle academically, with most ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. This suggests that the issues within the SAISD may be systemic, requiring a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying socioeconomic, educational, and resource-related factors that contribute to the challenges faced by De Zavala Elementary and its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2311 San Luis St
       San Antonio, TX  78207-4736


(210) 978-7975

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4474th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,597 Help


Students who attend De Zavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tafolla Middle
High:    Lanier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.6%
White:
2.3%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details De Zavala Elementary ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 44th 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 10.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (2.3%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Zavala Elementary is 13.7, which is the 12th best among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Zavala Elementary is $13,597, which is the 24th highest among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Zavala Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks De Zavala Elementary 4474th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See De Zavala 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 De Zavala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.53 3157th 3465 8.9%
2005 28.36 2903rd 3475 16.5%
2006 28.05 2923rd 3476 15.9%
2007 24.62 3261st 3724 12.4%
2008 16.71 3505th 3768 7.0%
2009 10.39 3763rd 3884 3.1%
2010 5.80 3893rd 3937 1.1%
2011 15.31 3865th 4095 5.6%
2012 26.56 3587th 4206 14.7%
2013 19.11 3830th 4221 9.3%
2014 26.68 3555th 4260 16.5%
2015 15.35 3948th 4320 8.6%
2016 10.04 4087th 4286 4.6%
2017 12.99 4095th 4329 5.4%
2018 10.31 4234th 4359 2.9%
2019 13.65 4205th 4479 6.1%
2021 17.92 4013th 4578 12.3%
2022 12.97 4290th 4581 6.4%
2023 19.38 4047th 4647 12.9%
2024 10.94 4474th 4675 4.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.85 2038th 3226 36.8%
2019 53.27 1403rd 3333 57.9%
2021 37.26 2237th 3446 35.1%
2022 55.13 1353rd 3487 61.2%
2023 60.94 1104th 3556 69.0%
2024 27.27 2940th 3638 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.91 3446th 3558 3.1%
2019 14.31 3641st 3684 1.2%
2021 20.00 3633rd 3799 4.4%
2022 20.17 3669th 3952 7.2%
2023 33.76 2828th 4086 30.8%
2024 14.70 4080th 4261 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.30 4069th 4264 4.6%
2019 22.10 3884th 4309 9.9%
2021 25.77 3685th 4451 17.2%
2022 17.76 4136th 4477 7.6%
2023 28.35 3624th 4521 19.8%
2024 15.35 4305th 4560 5.6%
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Rank History for Female students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.37 4181st 4306 2.9%
2019 13.49 4143rd 4348 4.7%
2021 19.27 3931st 4499 12.6%
2022 14.72 4250th 4561 6.8%
2023 25.32 3717th 4588 19.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.63 3095th 3184 2.8%
2021 32.22 2289th 3006 23.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 3725th 4240 12.1%
2019 29.98 3403rd 4295 20.8%
2021 21.00 3987th 4331 7.9%
2022 24.08 3846th 4461 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.67 4182nd 4319 3.2%
2019 17.88 3955th 4357 9.2%
2021 19.08 3939th 4498 12.4%
2022 13.72 4276th 4563 6.3%
2023 17.09 4144th 4585 9.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.26 4023rd 4168 3.5%
2019 17.77 3922nd 4188 6.4%
2021 22.55 3736th 4329 13.7%
2022 16.14 4100th 4376 6.3%
2023 24.15 3734th 4401 15.2%
2024 13.44 4240th 4431 4.3%
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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 De Zavala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 6 1 3 568 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1990 3 0 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 4 0 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 7 0 0 613 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 9 0 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 9 0 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 4 0 1 629 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 4 0 1 629 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 6 0 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 4 0 0 605 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 4 0 0 612 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 4 1 1 620 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 0 1 0 599 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2002 2 2 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 2 2 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 0 2 0 624 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 0 2 0 608 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 0 3 0 605 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2007 1 5 0 609 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2008 4 2 0 583 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 4 1 1 546 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 8 4 0 542 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 8 0 0 570 0 1 0 0 579
2012 9 1 0 566 0 0 0 0 576
2013 12 1 0 601 0 0 0 0 614
2014 6 1 0 610 0 0 0 0 617
2015 3 0 0 609 0 0 0 0 612
2016 6 1 0 628 1 0 0 0 636
2017 5 1 0 634 0 0 0 0 640
2018 4 4 0 591 1 0 0 0 600
2019 2 3 0 590 0 0 0 0 595
2020 6 11 0 569 1 0 0 0 587
2021 2 4 0 476 0 0 0 0 482
2022 2 2 0 393 0 0 0 0 397
2023 5 5 0 407 0 0 1 0 418
2024 9 5 0 367 1 0 2 0 384

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 De Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 578 n/a n/a n/a
1990 560 33.0 16.9 n/a
1991 596 33.0 18.0 n/a
1992 620 35.7 17.3 90.8
1993 623 37.0 16.8 95
1994 606 42.8 14.2 91.4
1995 634 39.8 15.9 90.4
1996 634 39.8 15.9 90.4
1997 643 37.0 17.4 92.2
1998 609 35.5 17.2 72.1
1999 616 36.0 17.1 58.4
2000 626 35.3 17.7 40.9
2001 600 33.3 18.0 29.5
2002 628 37.2 16.9 7.6
2003 628 37.2 16.9 7.6
2004 627 37.6 16.7 1.4
2005 611 34.0 18.0 0
2006 609 35.0 17.4 0
2007 616 33.0 18.7 0.2
2008 590 34.0 17.4 60.2
2009 553 34.0 16.3 60.2
2010 555 34.0 16.3 45.6
2011 579 34.0 17.0 34
2012 576 38.0 15.1 23.8
2013 614 38.0 16.1 98.5
2014 617 38.0 16.2 97.9
2015 612 36.0 17.0 96.9
2016 636 36.0 17.6 97.6
2017 640 42.0 15.2 98
2018 600 41.0 14.6 96.8
2019 595 40.2 14.7 98
2020 587 38.0 15.4 98.1
2021 482 36.0 13.3 96.7
2022 397 29.8 13.3 97.5
2023 418 31.7 13.1 97.8
2024 384 27.8 13.7 97.9

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 De Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 578 n/a n/a n/a
1990 560 33.0 16.9 n/a
1991 596 33.0 18.0 n/a
1992 620 35.7 17.3 90.8
1993 623 37.0 16.8 95
1994 606 42.8 14.2 91.4
1995 634 39.8 15.9 90.4
1996 634 39.8 15.9 90.4
1997 643 37.0 17.4 92.2
1998 609 35.5 17.2 72.1
1999 616 36.0 17.1 58.4
2000 626 35.3 17.7 40.9
2001 600 33.3 18.0 29.5
2002 628 37.2 16.9 7.6
2003 628 37.2 16.9 7.6
2004 627 37.6 16.7 1.4
2005 611 34.0 18.0 0
2006 609 35.0 17.4 0
2007 616 33.0 18.7 0.2
2008 590 34.0 17.4 60.2
2009 553 34.0 16.3 60.2
2010 555 34.0 16.3 45.6
2011 579 34.0 17.0 34
2012 576 38.0 15.1 23.8
2013 614 38.0 16.1 98.5
2014 617 38.0 16.2 97.9
2015 612 36.0 17.0 96.9
2016 636 36.0 17.6 97.6
2017 640 42.0 15.2 98
2018 600 41.0 14.6 96.8
2019 595 40.2 14.7 98
2020 587 38.0 15.4 98.1
2021 482 36.0 13.3 96.7
2022 397 29.8 13.3 97.5
2023 418 31.7 13.1 97.8
2024 384 27.8 13.7 97.9

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 De Zavala Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,009 (26.0%) $8,580 (74.0%) $11,589
2020 $3,426 (29.2%) $8,296 (70.8%) $11,723
2021 $3,875 (28.5%) $9,722 (71.5%) $13,597

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

Impact of COVID-19 on De Zavala Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4205th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4047th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)3033
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)3431
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)2021
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)78
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)3228
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)3119
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)1116
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)155
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)1839
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)2827
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (De Zavala Elementary)1320
 7%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)3836
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3232
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)1010
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (De Zavala Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))56
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595418
 29.7%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic590407
 31%
Pacific Islander00
White25
 150%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%97.8%
 0.1%


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Students who attend De Zavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tafolla Middle
High : Lanier High School

De Zavala Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at De Zavala Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended De Zavala Elementary.


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