Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Serna 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SERNA EL serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Most families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Serna Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Serna 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 Serna Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serna Elementary School's ranking?
Serna Elementary School is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Serna Elementary School often compared to?
Serna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Serna Elementary School?
312 students attend Serna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Serna Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Serna Elementary School?
Serna Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Serna Elementary School offer ?
Serna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Serna Elementary School part of?
Serna Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Serna Elementary School located?
Serna Elementary School is located in the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 27 other public schools located in San Antonio International Airport Vicinity.
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