Comal ISD School District

1404 Ih 35 N
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Comal ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 18,863 students in Comal ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Comal ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
6,823 Schools
# Students
27,288 Students
3,667,262 Students
# Teachers
1,701 Teachers
251,796 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Comal ISD School District, which is ranked #97 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#94 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Comal ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Comal ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Comal ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Comal ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
67 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
399 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10,884 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
53%
# Black Students
727 Students
463,844 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
14,114 Students
953,322 Students
% White Students
52%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,040 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
439
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
1,854
355,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,939
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,942
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,966
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,970
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,102
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,115
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,169
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,341
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,337
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,172
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,068
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,874
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,764 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Comal ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$348 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Comal ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Comal ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,764
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Comal ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Comal ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoffmann Lane Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4600 Fm 306
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Timberwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26715 S Glenrose
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Rahe Bulverde Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1715 E Ammann Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Smithson Valley Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 Fm 311
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #55.
Pieper Ranch Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1106 Kinder Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,481 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30501 Johnson Way
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #77.
Arlon R Seay Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20911 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1275 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #99.
Bill Brown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20410 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #1010.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25751 Wilderness Oak
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21053 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1212.
Garden Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9401 Municipal Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 837-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1313.
Kinder Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2035 Kinder Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3060 Goodwin Ln
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 837-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1515.
Mh Specht Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25815 Overlook Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #1616.
Rebecca Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Quest Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1717.
Mt Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1165 Sattler Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Clear Spring Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Avery Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 837-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Goodwin Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #2020.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 Hubertus Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #2121.
Startzville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42111 Fm 3159
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #2222.
Mt Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Cannan Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2323.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2014 Fm 1101
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #2424.
Freiheit Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2002 Fm 1101
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #2525.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3855 Morningside Dr
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 837-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: n/an/a
Comal Discipline Center
Alternative School
1413 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
New El #19
1404 Ih 35 N
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
New El #20
1404 Ih 35 N
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Grades: K-5
| 0 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 38 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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