Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roy Cisneros 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy Cisneros Elementary serves the northeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roy Cisneros Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roy Cisneros 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 Roy Cisneros Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Cisneros Elementary School's ranking?
Roy Cisneros Elementary School is ranked #7232 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roy Cisneros Elementary School often compared to?
Roy Cisneros Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roy Cisneros Elementary School?
195 students attend Roy Cisneros Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Roy Cisneros Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy Cisneros Elementary School?
Roy Cisneros Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy Cisneros Elementary School offer ?
Roy Cisneros Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roy Cisneros Elementary School part of?
Roy Cisneros Elementary School is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Roy Cisneros Elementary School located?
Roy Cisneros Elementary School is located in the Prospect Hill Area neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Prospect Hill Area.
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