Sun Valley Elementary

Summary:

Sun Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving around 650 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Southwest Independent School District.

Sun Valley Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (87.38%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (80.31% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. Sun Valley Elementary generally outperforms nearby schools in the Southwest ISD, such as Sky Harbour Elementary and Medio Creek Elementary, on STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. However, some schools outside the district, like Lackland Elementary, have higher academic performance and statewide rankings than Sun Valley Elementary.

Sun Valley Elementary has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics, with 58.82% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading and 61.54% proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. The school has also shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and African American students. However, the school's overall statewide ranking and performance have been somewhat inconsistent, with room for further improvement to reach the level of top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6803 S W Loop 410
       San Antonio, TX  78227


(210) 645-7570

District: Southwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1493rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,150 Help


Students who attend Sun Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Francis R Scobee Middle
High:    Southwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.1%
White:
4.5%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sun Valley Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.1%), White (4.5%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary is 14, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sun Valley Elementary is $11,150. 8 elementary schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sun Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun Valley Elementary 1493rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sun Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


Southwest Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Independent School District (Isd) 669th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sun Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.36 2669th 3465 23.0%
2005 19.60 3184th 3475 8.4%
2006 19.40 3179th 3476 8.5%
2007 13.88 3545th 3724 4.8%
2008 28.51 3164th 3768 16.0%
2009 34.14 3020th 3884 22.2%
2010 31.37 3221st 3937 18.2%
2011 31.94 3306th 4095 19.3%
2012 27.95 3523rd 4206 16.2%
2013 34.93 3149th 4221 25.4%
2014 40.54 2875th 4260 32.5%
2015 50.84 2274th 4320 47.4%
2016 34.77 3075th 4286 28.3%
2017 52.88 1805th 4329 58.3%
2018 42.85 2370th 4359 45.6%
2019 45.27 2328th 4479 48.0%
2021 29.26 3219th 4578 29.7%
2022 41.26 2664th 4581 41.8%
2023 50.94 2122nd 4647 54.3%
2024 61.93 1493rd 4675 68.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.17 1433rd 3226 55.6%
2019 63.49 901st 3333 73.0%
2021 28.94 2722nd 3446 21.0%
2022 50.02 1647th 3487 52.8%
2023 71.12 678th 3556 80.9%
2024 79.34 485th 3638 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.42 1865th 3558 47.6%
2019 21.44 3367th 3684 8.6%
2021 21.64 3430th 3799 9.7%
2022 38.20 2401st 3952 39.2%
2023 48.06 1759th 4086 57.0%
2024 39.84 2586th 4261 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.28 2089th 4264 51.0%
2019 52.26 1892nd 4309 56.1%
2021 33.77 3129th 4451 29.7%
2022 47.86 2293rd 4477 48.8%
2023 61.46 1414th 4521 68.7%
2024 74.62 691st 4560 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.70 2379th 4306 44.8%
2019 51.26 1975th 4348 54.6%
2021 30.98 3130th 4499 30.4%
2022 47.16 2324th 4561 49.0%
2023 54.27 1898th 4588 58.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.79 2041st 3106 34.3%
2019 53.24 1895th 3184 40.5%
2021 24.37 2489th 3006 17.2%
2022 38.48 2255th 2958 23.8%
2023 51.25 1867th 2980 37.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 2273rd 4240 46.4%
2019 58.84 1400th 4295 67.4%
2021 40.14 2556th 4331 41.0%
2022 52.89 1897th 4461 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 2440th 4319 43.5%
2019 39.06 2723rd 4357 37.5%
2021 29.28 3236th 4498 28.1%
2022 35.23 3051st 4563 33.1%
2023 47.44 2301st 4585 49.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.50 359th 2515 85.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 2171st 4168 47.9%
2019 50.35 1966th 4188 53.1%
2021 32.43 3077th 4329 28.9%
2022 46.64 2327th 4376 46.8%
2023 57.21 1637th 4401 62.8%
2024 66.90 1092nd 4431 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sun Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 1658th 3127 47.0%
2022 50.39 1578th 3082 48.8%
2024 94.03 40th 3078 98.7%
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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.

Sun Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sun Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 100 23 0 275 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 102 23 0 278 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 116 21 0 280 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 89 16 0 306 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 86 11 0 280 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 78 10 0 310 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 74 27 1 312 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 74 27 1 312 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 68 26 4 363 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 51 24 3 296 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 33 23 4 282 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 54 21 2 366 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 47 33 2 374 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 43 24 1 351 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 43 24 1 351 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 34 25 2 336 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 25 13 0 315 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 36 13 1 439 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 53 27 3 540 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2008 53 44 4 663 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 48 42 7 596 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 57 49 5 616 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2011 41 41 3 665 3 2 7 0 762
2012 35 17 2 507 0 0 6 0 567
2013 39 17 2 552 1 0 10 0 621
2014 53 27 2 545 0 1 8 0 636
2015 47 22 1 559 1 1 12 0 643
2016 48 23 2 581 3 1 11 0 669
2017 38 14 1 569 0 2 12 0 636
2018 31 26 4 543 1 2 13 0 620
2019 33 29 1 538 2 0 11 0 614
2020 32 24 3 593 2 0 16 0 670
2021 24 19 3 551 2 0 16 0 615
2022 28 20 1 561 1 1 15 0 627
2023 35 30 1 568 1 1 14 0 650
2024 28 22 1 550 1 2 13 0 617

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 Sun Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 398 n/a n/a n/a
1990 403 21.0 19.1 n/a
1991 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1992 411 22.0 18.6 60.1
1993 377 24.0 15.7 73.5
1994 399 24.3 16.4 69.2
1995 415 27.0 15.4 69.9
1996 415 27.0 15.4 69.9
1997 462 28.5 16.2 68.6
1998 375 28.4 13.2 66.7
1999 343 27.4 12.5 81.6
2000 444 28.7 15.5 79.5
2001 457 29.4 15.5 86.2
2002 420 32.6 12.9 86.7
2003 420 32.6 12.9 86.7
2004 398 30.1 13.2 85.9
2005 354 28.1 12.6 91.8
2006 490 33.0 14.8 89.2
2007 625 35.5 17.6 81.9
2008 765 41.7 18.3 78.7
2009 694 38.0 18.3 76.5
2010 728 42.8 16.9 82.1
2011 762 45.7 16.6 82.5
2012 567 34.8 16.2 80.4
2013 621 37.0 16.7 83.4
2014 636 41.4 15.3 81.9
2015 643 43.0 14.9 76.2
2016 669 43.0 15.5 77.9
2017 636 41.0 15.5 75.2
2018 620 38.8 15.9 74.5
2019 614 40.0 15.3 80.1
2020 670 41.0 16.3 76.7
2021 615 44.0 13.9 72.4
2022 627 45.0 13.9 76.2
2023 650 43.8 14.8 80.3
2024 617 43.9 14.0 79.6

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 Sun Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 398 n/a n/a n/a
1990 403 21.0 19.1 n/a
1991 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1992 411 22.0 18.6 60.1
1993 377 24.0 15.7 73.5
1994 399 24.3 16.4 69.2
1995 415 27.0 15.4 69.9
1996 415 27.0 15.4 69.9
1997 462 28.5 16.2 68.6
1998 375 28.4 13.2 66.7
1999 343 27.4 12.5 81.6
2000 444 28.7 15.5 79.5
2001 457 29.4 15.5 86.2
2002 420 32.6 12.9 86.7
2003 420 32.6 12.9 86.7
2004 398 30.1 13.2 85.9
2005 354 28.1 12.6 91.8
2006 490 33.0 14.8 89.2
2007 625 35.5 17.6 81.9
2008 765 41.7 18.3 78.7
2009 694 38.0 18.3 76.5
2010 728 42.8 16.9 82.1
2011 762 45.7 16.6 82.5
2012 567 34.8 16.2 80.4
2013 621 37.0 16.7 83.4
2014 636 41.4 15.3 81.9
2015 643 43.0 14.9 76.2
2016 669 43.0 15.5 77.9
2017 636 41.0 15.5 75.2
2018 620 38.8 15.9 74.5
2019 614 40.0 15.3 80.1
2020 670 41.0 16.3 76.7
2021 615 44.0 13.9 72.4
2022 627 45.0 13.9 76.2
2023 650 43.8 14.8 80.3
2024 617 43.9 14.0 79.6

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 Sun Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,258 (13.2%) $8,254 (86.8%) $9,512
2020 $977 (10.2%) $8,557 (89.7%) $9,535
2021 $1,572 (14.1%) $9,577 (85.9%) $11,150

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sun Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2328th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2122nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sun Valley Elementary)3850
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))3543
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sun Valley Elementary)4543
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sun Valley Elementary)4554
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sun Valley Elementary)4245
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sun Valley Elementary)4860
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4152
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sun Valley Elementary)4938
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sun Valley Elementary)4424
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))4024
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students614650
 5.9%
African American2930
 3.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic538568
 5.6%
Pacific Islander01
White3335
 6.1%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%80.3%
 0.2%


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Sun Valley Elementary ranks 1493rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sun Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Francis R Scobee Middle
High : Southwest High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Sun Valley Elementary.

Students at Sun Valley Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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