West Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(210)407-8600
- West Avenue Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
West Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Avenue Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 366 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Avenue Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6659 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North East Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to West Avenue Elementary School is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jackson-keller Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Antonio Jackson-keller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 880 students
0.8 miles
1601 Jackson Keller Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210)407-4400 0.8 PK-5 880 - San Antonio Olmos Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 630 students
0.8 miles
1103 Allena Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210)407-6000 0.8 PK-5 630 - San Antonio Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 17 students
0.8 miles
3103 W Ave
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210)224-2582 0.8 8-12 17 - San Antonio Arnold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 627 students
0.9 miles
467 Freiling Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210)732-4962 0.9 PK-5 627 - San Antonio International School Of America Grades: 9-12 | 489 students
0.9 miles
1400 Jackson Keller Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210)356-0900 0.9 9-12 489
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