Neal Elementary

Summary:

Neal Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas that serves grades PK-5 and has a student population of 464, with a predominantly Hispanic student body (97.41%). Despite being part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas, Neal Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the district.

One of the key factors that differentiates Neal Elementary is its significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the SAISD and Texas state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.9% of 3rd graders at Neal Elementary were proficient in reading, compared to 30.88% in SAISD and 48.85% statewide. The school also performs better than the district and state averages for several student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, Neal Elementary's statewide ranking has been improving, moving from the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the bottom 25% in 2023-2024.

When compared to other nearby schools in the SAISD district, such as Agnes Cotton Academy and Rogers Academy, Neal Elementary generally outperforms them on test scores, particularly in reading and math. Additionally, Neal Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools analyzed. However, the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented program has been mixed, with the school ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools in this area in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3407 Capitol Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78201-2503


(210) 738-9810

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3485th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,328 Help


Students who attend Neal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whittier Middle
High:    Edison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.4%
White:
1.7%
African American:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neal Elementary ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th 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 29.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.4%), White (1.7%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neal 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 Neal Elementary is $11,328. 46 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Neal 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 Neal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.77 3131st 3465 9.6%
2005 41.56 2409th 3475 30.7%
2006 49.88 2059th 3476 40.8%
2007 58.92 1736th 3724 53.4%
2008 46.58 2346th 3768 37.7%
2009 46.01 2455th 3884 36.8%
2010 56.33 1999th 3937 49.2%
2011 20.82 3712th 4095 9.4%
2012 28.26 3515th 4206 16.4%
2013 28.71 3453rd 4221 18.2%
2014 26.83 3547th 4260 16.7%
2015 16.06 3922nd 4320 9.2%
2016 16.28 3883rd 4286 9.4%
2017 23.49 3573rd 4329 17.5%
2018 26.78 3397th 4359 22.1%
2019 24.90 3634th 4479 18.9%
2021 12.58 4364th 4578 4.7%
2022 16.44 4132nd 4581 9.8%
2023 26.59 3592nd 4647 22.7%
2024 29.20 3485th 4675 25.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.70 415th 3226 87.1%
2019 53.50 1394th 3333 58.2%
2021 30.88 2609th 3446 24.3%
2022 19.05 3222nd 3487 7.6%
2023 31.04 2731st 3556 23.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 3203rd 3558 10.0%
2019 18.46 3544th 3684 3.8%
2021 19.70 3678th 3799 3.2%
2022 20.20 3668th 3952 7.2%
2023 31.05 3041st 4086 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 2691st 4264 36.9%
2019 39.33 2828th 4309 34.4%
2021 18.38 4110th 4451 7.7%
2022 25.42 3771st 4477 15.8%
2023 36.55 3125th 4521 30.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.01 3721st 4306 13.6%
2019 36.69 2895th 4348 33.4%
2021 19.43 3918th 4499 12.9%
2022 22.68 3878th 4561 15.0%
2023 28.30 3517th 4588 23.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.82 947th 3106 69.5%
2019 57.81 1632nd 3184 48.7%
2021 6.22 2913th 3006 3.1%
2022 33.37 2410th 2958 18.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 2154th 4240 49.2%
2019 36.32 2950th 4295 31.3%
2021 19.69 4068th 4331 6.1%
2022 17.50 4177th 4461 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.47 3015th 4319 30.2%
2019 20.62 3817th 4357 12.4%
2021 10.28 4423rd 4498 1.7%
2022 15.01 4226th 4563 7.4%
2023 26.76 3626th 4585 20.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.79 3149th 4168 24.4%
2019 30.49 3255th 4188 22.3%
2021 16.14 4090th 4329 5.5%
2022 20.66 3925th 4376 10.3%
2023 32.65 3229th 4401 26.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Neal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 8 0 415 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 53 5 1 451 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 36 4 0 471 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 35 4 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 33 4 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 23 1 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 29 0 0 554 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 29 0 0 554 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 35 1 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 28 2 0 510 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 26 2 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 18 4 0 520 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 31 1 0 542 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 17 5 2 610 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 17 5 2 610 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 11 1 1 603 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 13 6 1 569 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 14 6 2 605 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 8 6 1 554 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 9 8 0 542 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2009 13 10 0 549 3 n/a n/a 0 575
2010 8 12 0 542 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 4 1 1 571 0 0 1 0 578
2012 4 0 0 537 1 0 1 0 543
2013 5 1 2 693 3 0 1 0 705
2014 10 1 0 656 2 0 1 0 670
2015 6 1 2 621 1 0 2 0 633
2016 5 2 0 560 4 0 1 0 572
2017 6 7 0 535 4 0 0 0 552
2018 7 1 0 534 2 0 3 0 547
2019 4 6 1 508 2 0 0 0 521
2020 5 6 0 531 0 0 1 0 543
2021 8 5 0 467 0 0 1 0 481
2022 8 10 0 440 0 0 1 0 459
2023 8 4 0 452 0 0 0 0 464

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 Neal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 467 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 30.0 17.0 n/a
1991 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
1992 560 32.2 17.3 81.3
1993 571 35.0 16.3 92.8
1994 561 33.7 16.6 89.1
1995 583 36.0 16.2 87.5
1996 583 36.0 16.2 87.5
1997 589 34.4 17.1 89.8
1998 540 36.0 15.0 77.2
1999 550 33.0 16.7 64.2
2000 542 32.4 16.7 48.5
2001 574 34.0 16.9 30.5
2002 634 38.4 16.5 12.6
2003 634 38.4 16.5 12.6
2004 616 35.4 17.4 0.6
2005 590 33.2 17.8 25.3
2006 629 34.0 18.5 15.4
2007 571 34.4 16.6 12.4
2008 562 32.9 17.1 66
2009 575 33.8 17.0 67
2010 564 33.0 17.0 58
2011 578 32.0 18.0 42.9
2012 543 33.7 16.0 29.3
2013 705 41.7 16.8 96.2
2014 670 42.0 15.9 96.4
2015 633 40.0 15.8 95.7
2016 572 37.0 15.4 96.2
2017 552 36.7 15.0 94.4
2018 547 36.6 14.9 94.3
2019 521 31.9 16.2 96.2
2020 543 34.1 15.8 93.7
2021 481 31.9 15.0 93.1
2022 459 30.9 14.8 95.2
2023 464 30.1 15.3 96.1

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 Neal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 467 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 30.0 17.0 n/a
1991 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
1992 560 32.2 17.3 81.3
1993 571 35.0 16.3 92.8
1994 561 33.7 16.6 89.1
1995 583 36.0 16.2 87.5
1996 583 36.0 16.2 87.5
1997 589 34.4 17.1 89.8
1998 540 36.0 15.0 77.2
1999 550 33.0 16.7 64.2
2000 542 32.4 16.7 48.5
2001 574 34.0 16.9 30.5
2002 634 38.4 16.5 12.6
2003 634 38.4 16.5 12.6
2004 616 35.4 17.4 0.6
2005 590 33.2 17.8 25.3
2006 629 34.0 18.5 15.4
2007 571 34.4 16.6 12.4
2008 562 32.9 17.1 66
2009 575 33.8 17.0 67
2010 564 33.0 17.0 58
2011 578 32.0 18.0 42.9
2012 543 33.7 16.0 29.3
2013 705 41.7 16.8 96.2
2014 670 42.0 15.9 96.4
2015 633 40.0 15.8 95.7
2016 572 37.0 15.4 96.2
2017 552 36.7 15.0 94.4
2018 547 36.6 14.9 94.3
2019 521 31.9 16.2 96.2
2020 543 34.1 15.8 93.7
2021 481 31.9 15.0 93.1
2022 459 30.9 14.8 95.2
2023 464 30.1 15.3 96.1

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 Neal Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,496 (23.9%) $7,934 (76.1%) $10,430
2020 $2,605 (23.5%) $8,494 (76.5%) $11,099
2021 $2,822 (24.9%) $8,506 (75.1%) $11,328

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neal 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 3634th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3592nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)3433
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neal Elementary)3439
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)4622
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neal Elementary)4619
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neal Elementary)3116
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)5416
 38%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neal Elementary)806
 74%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)3342
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neal Elementary)4845
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Neal Elementary)3516
 19%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Neal Elementary)5729
 28%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3226
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521464
 10.9%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic508452
 11%
Pacific Islander00
White48
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%96.1%
 0%


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Neal Elementary ranks 3485th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Neal Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Neal Elementary.

Students who attend Neal Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whittier Middle
High : Edison High School


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