Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nelson 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
415 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nelson Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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