Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Schurz Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Schurz Elementary serves the southeast part of New Braunfels, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a quick 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Schurz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Schurz Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carl Schurz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Schurz Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#3620 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Schurz Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Schurz Elementary School is ranked #3620 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carl Schurz Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Schurz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Spring Elementary School, Klein Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carl Schurz Elementary School?
308 students attend Carl Schurz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carl Schurz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Schurz Elementary School?
Carl Schurz Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Schurz Elementary School offer ?
Carl Schurz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Schurz Elementary School part of?
Carl Schurz Elementary School is part of New Braunfels Independent School District.
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