David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 323 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.

David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 25% to 43.9%, compared to the state averages of 48.85% to 53.96%. The school's math proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 20.51% to 25.64%, compared to the state averages of 40.86% to 48.96%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade science, with only 12.2% of students proficient, compared to the state average of 26.29%. These academic challenges are consistent across all student subgroups, including Hispanic, English Language Learner, and economically disadvantaged students.

The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (96.59%) and low spending per student (lower than the state average) may be contributing factors to its poor academic performance. Interestingly, nearby J.T. Brackenridge Elementary, Sarah S. King Elementary, and De Zavala Elementary also struggle academically, suggesting that the challenges faced by David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary may be systemic issues within the San Antonio Independent School District. Even nearby charter schools, such as KIPP Esperanza Pri and Promesa Academy Charter School, also have low proficiency rates on STAAR tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1111 S Navidad St
       San Antonio, TX  78207-5824


(210) 978-7940

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4012th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,775 Help


Students who attend David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tafolla Middle
High:    Lanier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.2%
African American:
2.4%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.3% Help


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Compare Details David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary ranks worse than 85.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25th 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 20.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.2%), African American (2.4%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary is 18.2. 61 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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary is $12,775, which is the 31st highest among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary 4012th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz 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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.36 2702nd 3465 22.0%
2005 23.74 3063rd 3475 11.9%
2006 25.94 2986th 3476 14.1%
2007 40.05 2680th 3724 28.0%
2008 21.97 3377th 3768 10.4%
2009 11.17 3752nd 3884 3.4%
2010 23.12 3521st 3937 10.6%
2011 11.83 3939th 4095 3.8%
2012 33.83 3220th 4206 23.4%
2013 23.27 3679th 4221 12.8%
2014 27.36 3520th 4260 17.4%
2015 49.88 2333rd 4320 46.0%
2016 23.78 3561st 4286 16.9%
2017 13.54 4070th 4329 6.0%
2018 14.47 4083rd 4359 6.3%
2019 20.70 3876th 4479 13.5%
2021 8.98 4521st 4578 1.2%
2022 7.31 4507th 4581 1.6%
2023 14.24 4312th 4647 7.2%
2024 20.50 4012th 4675 14.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.50 3046th 3226 5.6%
2019 50.21 1557th 3333 53.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.64 3012th 3558 15.3%
2019 34.68 2449th 3684 33.5%
2021 28.41 2930th 3799 22.9%
2022 23.10 3499th 3952 11.5%
2023 22.81 3616th 4086 11.5%
2024 54.85 1578th 4261 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.88 3981st 4264 6.6%
2019 30.61 3417th 4309 20.7%
2021 11.35 4382nd 4451 1.6%
2022 9.35 4408th 4477 1.5%
2023 21.40 4031st 4521 10.8%
2024 35.57 3216th 4560 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.96 3933rd 4306 8.7%
2019 18.51 3930th 4348 9.6%
2021 11.43 4388th 4499 2.5%
2022 8.22 4479th 4561 1.8%
2023 18.28 4120th 4588 10.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 3636th 4240 14.2%
2019 33.34 3171st 4295 26.2%
2021 14.31 4273rd 4331 1.3%
2022 11.63 4374th 4461 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 4096th 4319 5.2%
2019 25.52 3561st 4357 18.3%
2021 9.02 4457th 4498 0.9%
2022 9.91 4421st 4563 3.1%
2023 13.62 4297th 4585 6.3%
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Rank History for African American students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.72 1806th 2515 28.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.22 3831st 4168 8.1%
2019 27.02 3457th 4188 17.5%
2021 11.18 4278th 4329 1.2%
2022 9.92 4303rd 4376 1.7%
2023 18.87 4003rd 4401 9.0%
2024 31.77 3302nd 4431 25.5%
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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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 1 0 280 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1990 0 1 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 1 1 0 320 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 3 0 0 294 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1993 2 3 0 252 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 4 0 1 284 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 2 1 0 213 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 2 1 0 213 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 3 1 0 206 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 4 0 0 191 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1999 3 1 0 202 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2000 2 1 1 225 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 4 2 1 215 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 3 0 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 3 0 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 2 1 0 510 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 2 4 0 506 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 1 4 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 1 1 0 501 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 2 3 0 546 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 1 4 0 555 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 2 4 0 520 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2011 2 5 0 508 1 0 0 0 516
2012 3 5 0 442 0 0 0 0 450
2013 4 1 0 447 0 0 0 0 452
2014 2 9 1 456 0 0 0 0 468
2015 2 7 1 467 0 0 0 0 477
2016 3 17 1 574 0 0 0 0 595
2017 3 15 1 519 0 0 1 0 539
2018 5 14 2 466 1 0 3 0 491
2019 5 13 6 496 2 1 2 0 525
2020 5 8 5 468 1 0 1 0 488
2021 6 6 6 389 1 0 1 0 409
2022 8 7 6 314 0 1 0 0 336
2023 7 7 8 300 1 0 0 0 323
2024 6 7 6 275 1 0 0 0 295

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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 282 n/a n/a n/a
1990 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1991 322 17.8 18.0 n/a
1992 297 19.0 15.6 94.9
1993 257 22.0 11.7 5.4
1994 289 18.8 15.4 87.9
1995 216 15.4 14.0 88
1996 216 15.4 14.0 88
1997 210 18.0 11.7 84.8
1998 195 15.9 12.3 62.1
1999 206 17.4 11.8 51.9
2000 229 17.5 13.1 38
2001 222 18.2 12.2 25.2
2002 507 35.8 14.2 6.3
2003 507 35.8 14.2 6.3
2004 513 33.0 15.5 2.5
2005 512 32.0 16.0 1.6
2006 526 32.0 16.4 1.1
2007 503 30.4 16.5 1
2008 551 33.0 16.7 57.5
2009 560 33.0 17.0 54.6
2010 526 32.0 16.4 51.9
2011 516 33.0 15.6 36.4
2012 450 27.6 16.2 26.4
2013 452 26.6 16.9 98.5
2014 468 26.6 17.5 97.6
2015 477 28.0 17.0 96.6
2016 595 32.0 18.5 95.5
2017 539 31.0 17.3 92.9
2018 491 30.0 16.3 93.7
2019 525 31.6 16.5 95.6
2020 488 30.4 16.0 96.1
2021 409 29.8 13.7 93.6
2022 336 21.3 15.7 94
2023 323 19.5 16.5 96.6
2024 295 16.1 18.2 97.3

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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 282 n/a n/a n/a
1990 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1991 322 17.8 18.0 n/a
1992 297 19.0 15.6 94.9
1993 257 22.0 11.7 5.4
1994 289 18.8 15.4 87.9
1995 216 15.4 14.0 88
1996 216 15.4 14.0 88
1997 210 18.0 11.7 84.8
1998 195 15.9 12.3 62.1
1999 206 17.4 11.8 51.9
2000 229 17.5 13.1 38
2001 222 18.2 12.2 25.2
2002 507 35.8 14.2 6.3
2003 507 35.8 14.2 6.3
2004 513 33.0 15.5 2.5
2005 512 32.0 16.0 1.6
2006 526 32.0 16.4 1.1
2007 503 30.4 16.5 1
2008 551 33.0 16.7 57.5
2009 560 33.0 17.0 54.6
2010 526 32.0 16.4 51.9
2011 516 33.0 15.6 36.4
2012 450 27.6 16.2 26.4
2013 452 26.6 16.9 98.5
2014 468 26.6 17.5 97.6
2015 477 28.0 17.0 96.6
2016 595 32.0 18.5 95.5
2017 539 31.0 17.3 92.9
2018 491 30.0 16.3 93.7
2019 525 31.6 16.5 95.6
2020 488 30.4 16.0 96.1
2021 409 29.8 13.7 93.6
2022 336 21.3 15.7 94
2023 323 19.5 16.5 96.6
2024 295 16.1 18.2 97.3

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 David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,711 (17.0%) $8,345 (83.0%) $10,056
2020 $2,488 (22.1%) $8,757 (77.9%) $11,245
2021 $2,241 (17.5%) $10,533 (82.5%) $12,775

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

Impact of COVID-19 on David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3876th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4312th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)1222
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)1520
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)3028
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)2421
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)3533
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)3426
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary)4221
 21%
   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 Students525323
 38.5%
African American137
 46.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic496300
 39.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White57
 40%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%96.6%
 1%


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Students at David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% White, 2% Asian.

David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tafolla Middle
High : Lanier High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz Elementary.


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