Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elrod Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 87% 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: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elrod Elementary School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elrod Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Elrod 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 Elrod Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elrod Elementary School's ranking?
Elrod Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Elrod Elementary School?
318 students attend Elrod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Elrod Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elrod Elementary School?
Elrod Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elrod Elementary School offer ?
Elrod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elrod Elementary School part of?
Elrod Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Elrod Elementary School located?
Elrod 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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