The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place serves 465 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Gathering Place's student population of 465 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
465 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Gathering Place is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
59%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
21%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of The Gathering Place and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Gathering Place often compared to?
The Gathering Placeis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus by visitors of our site.
How many students attend The Gathering Place?
465 students attend The Gathering Place.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of The Gathering Place students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gathering Place?
The Gathering Place has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Gathering Place offer ?
The Gathering Place offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is The Gathering Place part of?
The Gathering Place is part of The Gathering Place School District.
In what neighborhood is The Gathering Place located?
The Gathering Place is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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