Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sinclair 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sinclair Elementary serves the northwest part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinclair Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sinclair 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 Sinclair Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#7334 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinclair Elementary School's ranking?
Sinclair Elementary School is ranked #7334 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sinclair Elementary School?
739 students attend Sinclair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sinclair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinclair Elementary School?
Sinclair Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sinclair Elementary School offer ?
Sinclair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sinclair Elementary School part of?
Sinclair Elementary School is part of East Central Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sinclair Elementary School located?
Sinclair Elementary School is located in the Eastern Triangle neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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