Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Ridge Elementary serves the southern part of New Braunfels, TX, covering an area of approximately 70.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Garden Ridge Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Ridge Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#956 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)23.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Garden Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Ridge Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garden Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morningside Elementary School, Rahe Bulverde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garden Ridge Elementary School?
475 students attend Garden Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garden Ridge Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Ridge Elementary School?
Garden Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Garden Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Ridge Elementary School part of?
Garden Ridge Elementary School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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