Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kelly Academy At Lowell 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George E Kelly Elementary serves a 0.6 square mile area in the southwest part of San Antonio, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically around 0.5 miles from its edges and up to 0.8 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Academy At Lowell's student population of 497 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
497 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 ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly Academy At Lowell 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 Kelly Academy At Lowell is 0.08, 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
#2645 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)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Academy At Lowell's ranking?
Kelly Academy At Lowell is ranked #2645 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kelly Academy At Lowell?
497 students attend Kelly Academy At Lowell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kelly Academy At Lowell students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Academy At Lowell?
Kelly Academy At Lowell has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Academy At Lowell offer ?
Kelly Academy At Lowell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kelly Academy At Lowell part of?
Kelly Academy At Lowell is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Academy At Lowell located?
Kelly Academy At Lowell is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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