Below Average
#6762 of 8,552 schools in TX
Alonso S Perales EL
Elementary School · EDGEWOOD ISD
1507 CERALVO ST, San Antonio, TX 78237
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,762 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#315 of 516
public schools
In district
#10 of 23
EDGEWOOD ISD
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Alonso S Perales EL
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About Alonso S Perales EL
Alonso S Perales EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of EDGEWOOD ISD. Alonso S Perales EL serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Alonso S Perales EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,762 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Alonso S Perales EL show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 4.1
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Alonso S Perales EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Alonso S Perales EL — Students at Alonso S Perales EL score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How Alonso S Perales EL Compares
See how Alonso S Perales EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1507 CERALVO ST, San Antonio, TX 78237
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alonso S Perales EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAS PALMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GEORGE E KELLY EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP UN MUNDO PRI (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CARVAJAL EL San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| RHODES MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 2.3 |
| SARAH S KING EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| LAS PALMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| ST JOHN BERCHMANS SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| JUBILEE - LAKE VIEW UNIVERSITY PREP San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 3.1 |
| GEORGE E KELLY EL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY H S San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| LEARN4LIFE San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LOWELL MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 2.5 |
| RODRIGUEZ MONTESSORI EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| BURLESON CENTER San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| GARDENDALE PRE-K 4 SA EARLY LEARNING San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| STORM EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 1.7 |
| PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| ESTRADA ACHIEVEMENT CTR San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| KIPP UN MUNDO PRI San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| WINSTON INT OF EXCELLENCE San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78237 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,233
Median Home Value
$103,000
Median Rent
$987/mo
Population
36,930
College Educated
5.8%
Homeownership
60.8%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
29.9%
Median Age
34.4
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| ALLEN EL Corpus Christi, TX | 4.7 |
| ANDERSON MILL EL Austin, TX | 4.7 |
| BOOKER T WASHINGTON EL Wichita Falls, TX | 4.7 |
| BUENA VISTA EL Del Rio, TX | 4.7 |
| CHARLES C BALL EL San Antonio, TX | 4.7 |
| CROCKETT EL Borger, TX | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alonso S Perales EL
What grades does Alonso S Perales EL serve?
Alonso S Perales EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alonso S Perales EL?
Alonso S Perales EL has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alonso S Perales EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Alonso S Perales EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alonso S Perales EL rank in TX?
Alonso S Perales EL ranks #6,762 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alonso S Perales EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Alonso S Perales EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alonso S Perales EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alonso S Perales EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alonso S Perales EL a charter school?
No, Alonso S Perales EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alonso S Perales EL a Title I school?
No, Alonso S Perales EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alonso S Perales EL?
86.9% of students at Alonso S Perales EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (210) 898-4260
Resources & Links
District
EDGEWOOD ISD- District Enrollment
- 7,930
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,407
- District Rank
- #10 of 23
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