Neil Armstrong Elementary

Summary:

Neil Armstrong Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 298 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked 906 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neil Armstrong Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 86.58% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average of around 52%. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance on STAAR tests well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% for female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, students with special needs, and economically disadvantaged students. While the school spends around $11,920 per student, higher than the state average, its student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is higher than nearby schools in the Southwest Independent School District.

Compared to nearby schools like Five Palms Elementary, Frank Madla Elementary, and Indian Creek Elementary, which generally perform better on academic measures despite serving similar student populations, Neil Armstrong Elementary's performance has been steadily declining over the past decade. With over 96% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a lack of diversity in its student population, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7111 Apple Valley Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78242-2099


(210) 623-8787

District: South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4516th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,920 Help


Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dwight Middle
High:    South San Antonio H S - West Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.0%
White:
7.4%
Pacific Islander:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Compare Details Neil Armstrong Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Neil Armstrong Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88%), White (7.4%), Pacific Islander (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary is 13.6, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil Armstrong Elementary is $11,920, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neil Armstrong Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Neil Armstrong Elementary 4516th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Neil Armstrong Elementary in the ranking list.)

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South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 906th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neil Armstrong Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.90 2970th 3465 14.3%
2005 18.30 3212th 3475 7.6%
2006 18.47 3201st 3476 7.9%
2007 10.84 3595th 3724 3.5%
2008 12.86 3604th 3768 4.4%
2009 15.28 3657th 3884 5.8%
2010 34.09 3121st 3937 20.7%
2011 24.44 3610th 4095 11.8%
2012 23.24 3723rd 4206 11.5%
2013 15.69 3952nd 4221 6.4%
2014 10.92 4106th 4260 3.6%
2015 40.35 2832nd 4320 34.4%
2016 44.11 2587th 4286 39.6%
2017 32.30 3006th 4329 30.6%
2018 25.14 3511th 4359 19.5%
2019 16.32 4090th 4479 8.7%
2021 11.18 4436th 4578 3.1%
2022 7.20 4509th 4581 1.6%
2023 10.70 4445th 4647 4.3%
2024 9.44 4516th 4675 3.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.10 3535th 3556 0.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 2712th 3558 23.8%
2019 37.37 2262nd 3684 38.6%
2021 19.97 3640th 3799 4.2%
2022 44.45 1955th 3952 50.5%
2023 18.47 3851st 4086 5.8%
2024 50.42 1866th 4261 56.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 3227th 4264 24.3%
2019 26.48 3668th 4309 14.9%
2021 13.55 4328th 4451 2.8%
2022 9.65 4401st 4477 1.7%
2023 15.56 4268th 4521 5.6%
2024 13.19 4385th 4560 3.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 3550th 4306 17.6%
2019 21.02 3822nd 4348 12.1%
2021 13.64 4295th 4499 4.5%
2022 5.47 4535th 4561 0.6%
2023 9.11 4469th 4588 2.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 1669th 3106 46.3%
2019 32.57 2613th 3184 17.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.85 2018th 4240 52.4%
2019 16.87 4111th 4295 4.3%
2021 13.42 4292nd 4331 0.9%
2022 10.51 4394th 4461 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.28 3413th 4319 21.0%
2019 13.89 4129th 4357 5.2%
2021 12.59 4319th 4498 4.0%
2022 12.96 4314th 4563 5.5%
2023 16.71 4158th 4585 9.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neil Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 3261st 4168 21.8%
2019 19.63 3845th 4188 8.2%
2021 13.67 4199th 4329 3.0%
2022 9.39 4312th 4376 1.5%
2023 13.75 4197th 4401 4.6%
2024 16.14 4151st 4431 6.3%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Neil Armstrong Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 90 15 2 444 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1989 86 18 1 439 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 66 16 1 433 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 72 19 1 432 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 68 22 0 436 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 73 21 1 402 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 64 21 2 419 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 38 31 1 459 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 38 31 1 459 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 36 28 2 455 2 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 36 22 3 465 2 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 23 22 2 475 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 23 20 2 461 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 25 18 3 452 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 29 13 2 446 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 29 13 2 446 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 31 11 1 444 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 25 10 0 431 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 20 12 0 454 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 16 7 0 447 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 15 6 4 476 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 14 4 5 469 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 15 7 2 458 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 18 3 4 461 7 1 0 0 494
2012 13 4 0 465 3 1 0 0 486
2013 18 5 0 477 3 1 1 0 505
2014 16 6 0 488 0 0 0 0 510
2015 13 7 0 460 0 1 0 0 481
2016 11 9 0 431 0 0 0 0 451
2017 8 7 0 453 0 0 1 0 469
2018 13 5 0 378 0 0 0 0 396
2019 13 7 1 386 0 0 3 0 410
2020 15 4 4 301 1 0 1 0 326
2021 16 4 6 261 3 2 1 0 293
2022 12 5 7 246 2 2 0 0 274
2023 22 6 4 258 3 2 3 0 298
2024 24 4 3 286 2 5 1 0 325

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 Neil Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 516 34.0 15.1 n/a
1991 524 33.6 15.5 n/a
1992 526 31.1 16.9 67.3
1993 498 33.0 15.1 78.9
1994 508 33.5 15.2 51.4
1995 531 32.1 16.5 76.6
1996 531 32.1 16.5 76.6
1997 523 32.0 16.3 84.1
1998 528 32.2 16.4 84.5
1999 523 33.1 15.8 92.7
2000 507 33.7 15.0 91.5
2001 498 33.0 15.1 91
2002 490 30.9 15.9 93.7
2003 490 30.9 15.9 93.7
2004 488 31.3 15.6 2.3
2005 466 28.4 16.4 0.4
2006 486 31.3 15.5 19.3
2007 472 30.4 15.5 4.7
2008 502 30.5 16.5 0.6
2009 492 31.3 15.7 0
2010 483 32.2 14.9 0
2011 494 32.3 15.2 0
2012 486 29.3 16.5 0.6
2013 505 28.9 17.4 89.1
2014 510 31.4 16.1 91
2015 481 32.0 15.0 94
2016 451 28.0 16.1 95.8
2017 469 30.1 15.5 95.1
2018 396 25.5 15.5 93.7
2019 410 24.5 16.7 92.9
2020 326 21.3 15.2 90.5
2021 293 19.3 15.1 93.2
2022 274 19.4 14.1 93.1
2023 298 18.3 16.2 96.6
2024 325 23.7 13.6 94.8

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 Neil Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 516 34.0 15.1 n/a
1991 524 33.6 15.5 n/a
1992 526 31.1 16.9 67.3
1993 498 33.0 15.1 78.9
1994 508 33.5 15.2 51.4
1995 531 32.1 16.5 76.6
1996 531 32.1 16.5 76.6
1997 523 32.0 16.3 84.1
1998 528 32.2 16.4 84.5
1999 523 33.1 15.8 92.7
2000 507 33.7 15.0 91.5
2001 498 33.0 15.1 91
2002 490 30.9 15.9 93.7
2003 490 30.9 15.9 93.7
2004 488 31.3 15.6 2.3
2005 466 28.4 16.4 0.4
2006 486 31.3 15.5 19.3
2007 472 30.4 15.5 4.7
2008 502 30.5 16.5 0.6
2009 492 31.3 15.7 0
2010 483 32.2 14.9 0
2011 494 32.3 15.2 0
2012 486 29.3 16.5 0.6
2013 505 28.9 17.4 89.1
2014 510 31.4 16.1 91
2015 481 32.0 15.0 94
2016 451 28.0 16.1 95.8
2017 469 30.1 15.5 95.1
2018 396 25.5 15.5 93.7
2019 410 24.5 16.7 92.9
2020 326 21.3 15.2 90.5
2021 293 19.3 15.1 93.2
2022 274 19.4 14.1 93.1
2023 298 18.3 16.2 96.6
2024 325 23.7 13.6 94.8

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 Neil Armstrong Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,996 (19.1%) $8,429 (80.9%) $10,425
2020 $2,429 (20.9%) $9,180 (79.1%) $11,610
2021 $2,284 (19.2%) $9,636 (80.8%) $11,920

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil Armstrong Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4090th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4445th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Neil Armstrong Elementary)3828
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2223
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary)3333
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2618
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Neil Armstrong Elementary)1416
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2321
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary)2413
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Neil Armstrong Elementary)3633
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary)1613
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3427
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong Elementary)260
 26%
   5th Grade Science (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))239
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410298
 27.3%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian03
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic386258
 33.2%
Pacific Islander02
White1322
 69.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%96.6%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dwight Middle
High : South San Antonio H S - West Campus

Neil Armstrong Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Neil Armstrong Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Neil Armstrong Elementary.


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