Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colonial Hills 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonial Hills Elementary serves the southwest part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonial Hills Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Achieve Their Dreams
School Rankings
Colonial Hills 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 Colonial Hills Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#7416 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-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 Colonial Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Colonial Hills Elementary School is ranked #7416 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Colonial Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Colonial Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonies North Elementary School, Howsman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Colonial Hills Elementary School?
565 students attend Colonial Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Colonial Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Hills Elementary School?
Colonial Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Hills Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colonial Hills Elementary School part of?
Colonial Hills Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
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