Farias-spitzer Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farias-spitzer Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Farias-spitzer Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
38%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Farias-spitzer Elementary School?
588 students attend Farias-spitzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Farias-spitzer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farias-spitzer Elementary School?
Farias-spitzer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farias-spitzer Elementary School offer ?
Farias-spitzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farias-spitzer Elementary School part of?
Farias-spitzer Elementary School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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