Serving 263 students in grades 2-5, Candlewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Candlewood Elementary serves a 1.1 square mile area in the southern part of San Antonio, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, approximately 0.6 miles from the school to the nearest zone edge and up to 0.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Candlewood Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I am a Candlewood Eagle. I have great expectations for myself. I accept the challenge to be the best that I can be. I will make today the very best day of all. I promise to SOAR like an eagle and SHINE like a star.
School Rankings
Candlewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candlewood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#7579 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candlewood Elementary School's ranking?
Candlewood Elementary School is ranked #7579 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Candlewood Elementary School often compared to?
Candlewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Paschall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Candlewood Elementary School?
263 students attend Candlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Candlewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Candlewood Elementary School?
Candlewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Candlewood Elementary School offer ?
Candlewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Candlewood Elementary School part of?
Candlewood Elementary School is part of Judson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Candlewood Elementary School located?
Candlewood Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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