Nelson Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1014 Waverly Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
65-69%
73%
(14-15)
65-69%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
98%
54%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
13%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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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