Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Driggers 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 91% 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: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Driggers Elementary School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of 2.4 square miles. Most families live within a 1 to 1.5-mile radius, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Driggers Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing the Driggers Hounds of today to be the leaders of tomorrow.
School Rankings
Driggers 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 Driggers Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#6127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Hunter Green, Tan
School Mascot
Hounds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driggers Elementary School's ranking?
Driggers Elementary School is ranked #6127 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Driggers Elementary School often compared to?
Driggers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Driggers Elementary School?
458 students attend Driggers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Driggers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Driggers Elementary School?
Driggers Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Driggers Elementary School offer ?
Driggers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Driggers Elementary School part of?
Driggers Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Driggers Elementary School located?
Driggers 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.
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