Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wetmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WETMORE EL serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wetmore Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Wetmore Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetmore Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2086 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 23-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 Wetmore Elementary School's ranking?
Wetmore Elementary School is ranked #2086 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wetmore Elementary School often compared to?
Wetmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Redland Oaks Elementary School, Encino Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wetmore Elementary School?
479 students attend Wetmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wetmore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wetmore Elementary School?
Wetmore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wetmore Elementary School offer ?
Wetmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wetmore Elementary School part of?
Wetmore Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wetmore Elementary School located?
Wetmore 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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