Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fenwick Academy 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fenwick Elementary serves the northwest part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of about 1 square mile. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fenwick Academy's student population of 593 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fenwick Academy 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 Fenwick Academy is 0.10, 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
#7275 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
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 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 26-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 Fenwick Academy's ranking?
Fenwick Academy is ranked #7275 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fenwick Academy?
593 students attend Fenwick Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fenwick Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fenwick Academy?
Fenwick Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fenwick Academy offer ?
Fenwick Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fenwick Academy part of?
Fenwick Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Fenwick Academy located?
Fenwick Academy is located in the Woodlawn Lake neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Woodlawn Lake.
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