Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John A Sippel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A Sippel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John A Sippel Elementary School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John A Sippel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Sippel Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3290 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Sippel Elementary School's ranking?
John A Sippel Elementary School is ranked #3290 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John A Sippel Elementary School often compared to?
John A Sippel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Norma J Paschal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend John A Sippel Elementary School?
751 students attend John A Sippel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John A Sippel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Sippel Elementary School?
John A Sippel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Sippel Elementary School offer ?
John A Sippel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John A Sippel Elementary School part of?
John A Sippel Elementary School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is John A Sippel Elementary School located?
John A Sippel Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Schertz, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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