Carl Schurz Elementary School
Tel:
(830) 627-6680
Carl Schurz Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carl Schurz Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Carl Schurz Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carl Schurz Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carl Schurz Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2324 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 37% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Braunfels Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Carl Schurz Elementary School is New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is New Braunfels Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Braunfels New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center Grades: 9-10 | 687 students
0.2 miles
659 S Guenther St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-8600 0.2 9-10 687 - New Braunfels New Braunfels Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 1,151 student
0.3 miles
4150 Klein Meadow
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6270 0.3 6-9 1,151 - New Braunfels Discipline Alternative Education Placement Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.4 miles
902 W San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6960 0.4 6-12 n/a - New Braunfels The Nbisd Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students
0.4 miles
659 S Guenther
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-8650 0.4 9-12 48 - New Braunfels Canyon High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,637 students
0.7 miles
1510 Ih 35 N
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2400 0.7 9-12 2,637
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