Home > Texas > Bexar County > San Antonio > Far West Side

Carson Elementary School

8151 Old Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Top 20%

Tel: (210) 397-1100

nisd.net

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 488 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
: Top 20% in TX
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 64% (Top 20%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
: Carson Elementary School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Carson Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Carson Elementary School
Pre-K	48
Kind	64
1	60
2	72
3	71
4	86
5	87

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

488 students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Total Students Trends (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School
2025	488
2024	509
2023	531
2022	521
2021	537
2020	598
2019	579
2018	586
2017	605
2016	649
2015	650
2014	663
2013	709
2012	719
2011	735
2010	729
2009	686
2008	684
2007	645
2006	642
2005	732
2004	757
2003	726
2002	1,016
2001	772
2000	765
1999	541

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers Trends (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School
2025	38
2024	37
2023	36
2022	33
2021	37
2020	39
2019	38
2018	39
2017	40
2016	41
2015	41
2014	43
2013	45
2012	43
2011	41
2010	43
2009	40
2008	42
2007	39
2006	40
2005	46
2004	47
2003	48
2002	62
2001	51
2000	48
1999	34

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1998

School Calendar

View School Calendar

School Rankings

Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Carson Elementary School is 0.42, 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.

This School

State Level (TX)

#1496 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School Rank Trends (2010-2023)
Year	Carson Elementary School
2023	#1496
2022	#2195
2021	#3323
2019	#1771
2018	#1125
2017	#1446
2016	#1439
2015	#1211
2014	#1889
2013	#2195
2012	#1153
2011	#1204
2010	#965

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

57%

44%

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Comparison (2010-2023)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2023	57%	44%	40%
2022	45%	41%	34%
2021	34%	37%	28%
2019	61%	51%	51%
2018	65%	49%	49%
2017	88%	78%	80%
2016	86%	75%	78%
2015	83%	73%	77%
2014	82%	76%	80%
2013	80%	78%	82%
2012	94%	83%	86%
2011	94%	84%	87%
2010	93%	83%	86%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

64%

51%

View Data

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison (2010-2022)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2022	64%	51%	51%
2021	45%	42%	41%
2019	55%	47%	49%
2018	61%	45%	49%
2017	84%	72%	76%
2016	85%	71%	76%
2015	90%	73%	79%
2014	87%	75%	81%
2013	88%	78%	84%
2012	95%	88%	92%
2011	95%	88%	92%
2010	96%	88%	92%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

46%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison (2021-2022)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2022	37%	46%	48%
2021	32%	43%	43%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	13:1	14:1
2024	14:1	14:1
2023	15:1	14:1	15:1
2022	16:1	14:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	15:1
2020	15:1	15:1	15:1
2019	15:1	15:1	15:1
2018	15:1	15:1	15:1
2017	15:1	15:1	15:1
2016	16:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	15:1	15:1	16:1
2013	16:1	15:1	17:1
2012	17:1	15:1	17:1
2011	18:1	15:1	16:1
2010	17:1	15:1	16:1
2009	17:1	14:1	15:1
2008	16:1	14:1	16:1
2007	17:1	15:1	16:1
2006	16:1	15:1	16:1
2005	16:1	15:1	16:1
2004	16:1	15:1	16:1
2003	15:1	15:1	15:1
2002	16:1	15:1	15:1
2001	15:1	15:1	15:1
2000	16:1	15:1	15:1
1999	16:1	15:1	15:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	1%	6%
2024	1%	6%
2023	1%	5%	4%
2022	2%	5%	4%
2021	2%	5%	4%
2020	2%	5%	3%
2019	2%	5%	3%
2018	1%	4%	4%
2017	2%	4%	4%
2016	1%	4%	3%
2015	2%	4%	3%
2014	2%	4%	3%
2013	2%	4%	3%
2012	3%	3%	3%
2011	3%	3%	3%
2010	6%	4%	5%
2009	6%	4%	4%
2008	5%	4%	4%
2007	4%	3%	4%
2006	4%	3%	3%
2005	3%	3%	4%
2004	2%	3%	3%
2003	3%	3%	3%
2002	3%	3%	2%
2001	2%	3%	2%
2000	2%	3%	2%
1999	4%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

74%

54%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	74%	54%
2024	71%	53%
2023	69%	53%	68%
2022	67%	53%	68%
2021	68%	53%	68%
2020	66%	53%	68%
2019	64%	53%	68%
2018	64%	52%	68%
2017	63%	53%	68%
2016	65%	52%	69%
2015	60%	52%	69%
2014	60%	52%	69%
2013	61%	51%	69%
2012	60%	51%	68%
2011	60%	50%	68%
2010	53%	49%	64%
2009	52%	48%	64%
2008	53%	47%	63%
2007	56%	46%	62%
2006	52%	45%	62%
2005	52%	45%	60%
2004	51%	44%	59%
2003	55%	43%	58%
2002	48%	42%	56%
2001	44%	41%	55%
2000	44%	40%	54%
1999	35%	39%	53%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

13%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	2%	13%
2024	3%	13%
2023	5%	13%	7%
2022	4%	13%	7%
2021	4%	13%	7%
2020	4%	13%	7%
2019	5%	13%	7%
2018	4%	13%	6%
2017	6%	13%	6%
2016	5%	13%	6%
2015	5%	13%	6%
2014	5%	13%	6%
2013	5%	13%	6%
2012	3%	13%	6%
2011	3%	13%	6%
2010	8%	14%	8%
2009	8%	14%	8%
2008	7%	14%	8%
2007	7%	15%	8%
2006	7%	15%	8%
2005	9%	14%	7%
2004	7%	14%	7%
2003	4%	14%	7%
2002	5%	14%	7%
2001	5%	14%	7%
2000	4%	14%	7%
1999	3%	14%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

20%

24%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	20%	24%
2024	21%	25%
2023	21%	26%	17%
2022	22%	26%	17%
2021	22%	26%	18%
2020	25%	27%	19%
2019	27%	27%	19%
2018	28%	28%	20%
2017	27%	28%	20%
2016	26%	29%	20%
2015	29%	29%	20%
2014	29%	29%	19%
2013	28%	30%	19%
2012	28%	31%	20%
2011	28%	31%	20%
2010	33%	33%	23%
2009	34%	34%	24%
2008	35%	35%	25%
2007	33%	36%	26%
2006	36%	37%	27%
2005	35%	38%	29%
2004	40%	39%	31%
2003	38%	40%	32%
2002	44%	41%	35%
2001	49%	42%	36%
2000	50%	43%	37%
1999	58%	44%	39%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	3%	3%
2024	4%	3%
2023	4%	3%	4%
2022	5%	3%	4%
2021	4%	3%	3%
2020	3%	2%	3%
2019	2%	2%	3%
2018	3%	2%	2%
2017	2%	2%	2%
2016	2%	2%	2%
2015	3%	2%	2%
2014	4%	2%	3%
2013	4%	2%	3%
2012	6%	2%	3%
2011	6%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

80%

76%

0.42

0.64

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	0.42	0.64
2024	0.45	0.64
2023	0.48	0.64	0.51
2022	0.50	0.64	0.50
2021	0.49	0.64	0.50
2020	0.50	0.63	0.50
2019	0.52	0.63	0.50
2018	0.51	0.64	0.49
2017	0.53	0.63	0.49
2016	0.51	0.63	0.49
2015	0.56	0.63	0.49
2014	0.56	0.63	0.49
2013	0.55	0.64	0.49
2012	0.56	0.63	0.49
2011	0.56	0.64	0.50
2010	0.61	0.64	0.53
2009	0.61	0.64	0.53
2008	0.60	0.64	0.54
2007	0.58	0.64	0.54
2006	0.60	0.64	0.55
2005	0.60	0.64	0.55
2004	0.58	0.64	0.56
2003	0.56	0.64	0.56
2002	0.58	0.64	0.57
2001	0.57	0.64	0.57
2000	0.56	0.64	0.57
1999	0.54	0.64	0.57

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(22-23)

12.9%

23%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate (2021-2023)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2023	12.9%	23%	25.8%
2022	18.7%	28.9%	31.7%
2021	12.5%	16.6%	11.3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

56%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	33%	56%
2024	38%	57%
2023	39%	57%	49%
2022	34%	57%	45%
2021	34%	56%	43%
2020	30%	56%	45%
2019	30%	56%	45%
2018	26%	53%	44%
2017	31%	53%	44%
2016	28%	53%	45%
2015	25%	52%	45%
2014	26%	53%	43%
2013	27%	53%	44%
2012	25%	44%	44%
2011	26%	44%	43%
2010	24%	43%	40%
2009	18%	40%	36%
2008	15%	39%	36%
2007	16%	39%	35%
2006	18%	40%	37%
2005	19%	39%	36%
2004	19%	39%	34%
2003	19%	39%	35%
2002	15%	38%	32%
2001	16%	38%	33%
2000	13%	37%	31%
1999	10%	37%	33%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (1999-2025)
Year	Carson Elementary School	Texas	Northside Independent School District
2025	3%	4%
2024	5%	5%
2023	4%	5%	5%
2022	4%	4%	4%
2021	4%	4%	3%
2020	5%	5%	5%
2019	4%	4%	5%
2018	4%	6%	5%
2017	6%	6%	5%
2016	7%	6%	5%
2015	7%	6%	5%
2014	5%	7%	9%
2013	5%	7%	9%
2012	7%	7%	10%
2011	8%	7%	9%
2010	6%	8%	10%
2009	9%	8%	11%
2008	9%	8%	11%
2007	6%	8%	11%
2006	8%	8%	12%
2005	11%	8%	12%
2004	8%	7%	10%
2003	10%	7%	10%
2002	7%	7%	10%
2001	8%	7%	11%
2000	10%	8%	11%
1999	9%	8%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Northside Independent School District

Sports

Colors

Blue and White

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carson Elementary School's ranking?

Carson Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Carson Elementary School?

488 students attend Carson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Carson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Elementary School?

Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Carson Elementary School offer ?

Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Carson Elementary School part of?

Carson Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.

In what neighborhood is Carson Elementary School located?

Carson Elementary School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.

School Reviews

Review Carson Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 07, 2026

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?

Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.

October 07, 2026

Does Your Child Need More Recess?

Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.

October 07, 2026

Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know

Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 488 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
: Top 20%
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 64% (Top 20%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
: Carson Elementary School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password: