Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John A Sippel 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John A Sippel Elementary serves the northern part of Schertz, TX, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary being about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John A Sippel Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John A Sippel 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 John A Sippel Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#5701 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 John A Sippel Elementary School's ranking?
John A Sippel Elementary School is ranked #5701 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John A Sippel Elementary School often compared to?
John A Sippel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Norma J Paschal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John A Sippel Elementary School?
641 students attend John A Sippel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John A Sippel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John A Sippel Elementary School?
John A Sippel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Sippel Elementary School offer ?
John A Sippel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John A Sippel Elementary School part of?
John A Sippel Elementary School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John A Sippel Elementary School located?
John A Sippel Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Schertz, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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