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#5242 of 8,552 schools in TX
Carvajal EL
Elementary School · SAN ANTONIO ISD
225 ARIZONA ST, San Antonio, TX 78207
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#5,242 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#191 of 516
public schools
In district
#22 of 94
SAN ANTONIO ISD
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Carvajal EL
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About Carvajal EL
Carvajal EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of SAN ANTONIO ISD. Carvajal EL serves approximately 402 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Carvajal EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,242 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Carvajal EL show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 4.6
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Carvajal EL sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
40% of students at Carvajal 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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Carvajal EL — Students at Carvajal EL score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 9.7/10.
How Carvajal EL Compares
See how Carvajal 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
225 ARIZONA ST, San Antonio, TX 78207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carvajal EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAS PALMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GEORGE E KELLY EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KIPP UN MUNDO PRI (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RHODES MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.2 mi | 2.3 |
| SARAH S KING EL San Antonio | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| JUBILEE - LAKE VIEW UNIVERSITY PREP San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| ALONSO S PERALES EL San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| LAS PALMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| RODRIGUEZ MONTESSORI EL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| ESTRADA ACHIEVEMENT CTR San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| STORM EL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BURLESON CENTER San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| LOWELL MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 2.5 |
| ST JOHN BERCHMANS SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| GEORGE E KELLY EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| DE ZAVALA EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| KIPP UN MUNDO PRI San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 3.1 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY H S San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| LEARN4LIFE San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 1.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$30,655
Median Home Value
$93,200
Median Rent
$857/mo
Population
54,128
College Educated
5.5%
Homeownership
42.9%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
42.7%
Median Age
32.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carvajal EL
What grades does Carvajal EL serve?
Carvajal EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carvajal EL?
Carvajal EL has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carvajal EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Carvajal EL is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carvajal EL rank in TX?
Carvajal EL ranks #5,242 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Carvajal EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Carvajal EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Carvajal EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carvajal EL has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Carvajal EL a charter school?
No, Carvajal EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carvajal EL a Title I school?
No, Carvajal EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carvajal EL?
98.8% of students at Carvajal 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (210) 978-7970
Resources & Links
District
SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 44,670
- Schools in District
- 98
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,971
- District Rank
- #22 of 94
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