Hirsch Elementary

Summary:

Hirsch Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 533 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.

Hirsch Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 4,200-4,600 out of around 4,600 schools in recent years. Its performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has a high percentage of minority students, with 38.65% African American and 53.66% Hispanic students, as well as a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 94.75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Hirsch Elementary spends around $11,200 per student, which is slightly higher than the district average but still relatively low compared to the state, and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.3, compared to the district average of around 15.

When comparing Hirsch Elementary to other nearby schools, such as Salado Elementary and Idea Eastside Academy, which serve similar student populations, it becomes clear that Hirsch Elementary is an outlier in terms of academic performance, significantly underperforming these other schools on STAAR tests. Despite the challenges faced by Hirsch Elementary, the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and minority students presents an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and support programs that could help improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4826 Seabreeze Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78220-4809


(210) 978-7985

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4636th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,228 Help


Students who attend Hirsch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Davis Middle
High:    Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.7%
African American:
38.6%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hirsch Elementary ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 54th 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 5.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), African American (38.6%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hirsch Elementary is 15.3. 34 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 Hirsch Elementary is $11,228. 48 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hirsch Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Hirsch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.43 3337th 3465 3.7%
2005 7.84 3405th 3475 2.0%
2006 4.84 3437th 3476 1.1%
2007 22.87 3315th 3724 11.0%
2008 13.67 3586th 3768 4.8%
2009 8.96 3786th 3884 2.5%
2010 7.90 3855th 3937 2.1%
2011 15.60 3858th 4095 5.8%
2012 6.37 4142nd 4206 1.5%
2013 7.28 4139th 4221 1.9%
2014 16.89 3923rd 4260 7.9%
2015 34.92 3115th 4320 27.9%
2016 22.77 3611th 4286 15.7%
2017 8.75 4216th 4329 2.6%
2018 5.44 4325th 4359 0.8%
2019 8.78 4388th 4479 2.0%
2021 9.60 4503rd 4578 1.6%
2022 2.34 4577th 4581 0.1%
2023 2.94 4636th 4647 0.2%
2024 5.49 4636th 4675 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.02 2941st 3226 8.8%
2019 32.09 2556th 3333 23.3%
2021 47.76 1594th 3446 53.7%
2022 5.71 3474th 3487 0.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.91 3063rd 3558 13.9%
2019 27.93 2976th 3684 19.2%
2021 21.77 3427th 3799 9.8%
2022 12.96 3931st 3952 0.5%
2023 13.38 4047th 4086 1.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.58 4227th 4264 0.9%
2019 13.40 4181st 4309 3.0%
2021 12.05 4368th 4451 1.9%
2022 3.33 4473rd 4477 0.1%
2023 4.21 4509th 4521 0.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.06 4284th 4306 0.5%
2019 10.60 4239th 4348 2.5%
2021 12.52 4342nd 4499 3.5%
2022 3.43 4558th 4561 0.1%
2023 3.73 4578th 4588 0.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 2735th 3106 11.9%
2021 27.72 2398th 3006 20.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.83 4217th 4240 0.5%
2019 13.84 4199th 4295 2.2%
2021 14.91 4257th 4331 1.7%
2022 5.09 4450th 4461 0.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.80 4279th 4319 0.9%
2019 9.64 4266th 4357 2.1%
2021 9.43 4448th 4498 1.1%
2022 2.63 4557th 4563 0.1%
2023 3.60 4566th 4585 0.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 2323rd 2483 6.4%
2019 21.39 2259th 2515 10.2%
2021 16.53 2330th 2444 4.7%
2022 7.51 2406th 2421 0.6%
2023 8.93 2425th 2443 0.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.44 4140th 4168 0.7%
2019 14.82 4019th 4188 4.0%
2021 16.14 4092nd 4329 5.5%
2022 5.62 4361st 4376 0.3%
2023 4.96 4378th 4401 0.5%
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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 Hirsch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 65 328 1 162 n/a n/a n/a 0 556
1989 73 335 1 188 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 64 315 2 245 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 47 195 0 185 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 49 187 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 45 183 1 194 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 49 194 1 182 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 41 188 0 198 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 41 188 0 198 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 48 231 0 217 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 38 200 0 209 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 44 203 0 209 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 22 187 0 183 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 32 154 0 209 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 27 179 0 233 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 27 179 0 233 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 26 151 0 228 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 18 169 1 246 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 18 163 1 235 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 16 167 3 222 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 16 150 2 225 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 26 223 2 311 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 19 230 0 298 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2011 13 180 0 360 0 0 3 0 556
2012 18 192 1 340 1 1 7 0 560
2013 18 200 1 324 0 0 12 0 555
2014 11 175 0 333 0 0 8 0 527
2015 11 180 1 341 0 0 4 0 537
2016 14 261 1 429 0 0 14 0 719
2017 22 310 4 482 0 1 21 0 840
2018 24 311 3 459 0 1 15 0 813
2019 19 277 7 409 1 0 14 0 727
2020 13 242 5 355 1 0 12 0 628
2021 9 240 1 308 2 1 15 0 576
2022 25 211 1 289 0 1 11 0 538
2023 27 206 3 286 4 0 7 0 533

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 Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 30.0 18.5 n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a n/a
1990 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1991 427 34.0 12.5 n/a
1992 417 27.0 15.4 72.9
1993 423 26.0 16.3 83.9
1994 426 26.0 16.4 83.8
1995 427 30.9 13.8 75.2
1996 427 30.9 13.8 75.2
1997 496 29.6 16.8 76
1998 447 27.5 16.3 54.4
1999 456 27.3 16.7 50.9
2000 392 25.0 15.7 58.4
2001 395 21.3 18.5 38.5
2002 439 25.8 17.0 11.8
2003 439 25.8 17.0 11.8
2004 405 24.0 16.9 6.7
2005 435 24.0 18.1 6
2006 419 23.5 17.8 4.1
2007 410 26.0 15.8 3.7
2008 395 25.0 15.8 58.5
2009 563 31.5 17.9 51.7
2010 548 33.0 16.6 50.9
2011 556 33.0 16.8 42.8
2012 560 32.0 17.5 27.1
2013 555 31.0 17.9 95.5
2014 527 33.0 15.9 95.6
2015 537 31.0 17.3 94.6
2016 719 39.0 18.4 95.8
2017 840 47.0 17.8 94.9
2018 813 49.5 16.4 96.7
2019 727 44.3 16.3 95.2
2020 628 42.3 14.8 95.5
2021 576 35.6 16.1 96.4
2022 538 34.4 15.6 94.2
2023 533 34.7 15.3 94.7

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 Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 30.0 18.5 n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a n/a
1990 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1991 427 34.0 12.5 n/a
1992 417 27.0 15.4 72.9
1993 423 26.0 16.3 83.9
1994 426 26.0 16.4 83.8
1995 427 30.9 13.8 75.2
1996 427 30.9 13.8 75.2
1997 496 29.6 16.8 76
1998 447 27.5 16.3 54.4
1999 456 27.3 16.7 50.9
2000 392 25.0 15.7 58.4
2001 395 21.3 18.5 38.5
2002 439 25.8 17.0 11.8
2003 439 25.8 17.0 11.8
2004 405 24.0 16.9 6.7
2005 435 24.0 18.1 6
2006 419 23.5 17.8 4.1
2007 410 26.0 15.8 3.7
2008 395 25.0 15.8 58.5
2009 563 31.5 17.9 51.7
2010 548 33.0 16.6 50.9
2011 556 33.0 16.8 42.8
2012 560 32.0 17.5 27.1
2013 555 31.0 17.9 95.5
2014 527 33.0 15.9 95.6
2015 537 31.0 17.3 94.6
2016 719 39.0 18.4 95.8
2017 840 47.0 17.8 94.9
2018 813 49.5 16.4 96.7
2019 727 44.3 16.3 95.2
2020 628 42.3 14.8 95.5
2021 576 35.6 16.1 96.4
2022 538 34.4 15.6 94.2
2023 533 34.7 15.3 94.7

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 Hirsch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,390 (23.1%) $7,959 (76.9%) $10,349
2020 $3,158 (28.0%) $8,131 (72.0%) $11,288
2021 $2,898 (25.8%) $8,330 (74.2%) $11,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hirsch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4388th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4636th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hirsch Elementary)258
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hirsch Elementary)251
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hirsch Elementary)1914
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hirsch Elementary)207
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Hirsch Elementary)2018
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hirsch Elementary)296
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hirsch Elementary)136
 7%
   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 Students727533
 26.7%
African American277206
 25.6%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic409286
 30.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1927
 42.1%
Two or More Races147
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%94.7%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hirsch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Hirsch Elementary.

Hirsch Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Hirsch Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 39% African American, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hirsch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davis Middle
High : Houston High School


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