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#7246 of 8,552 schools in TX

Colonial Hills EL

Elementary School · North East ISD · San Antonio, TX

A North East ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2627 KERRYBROOK CT, San Antonio, TX 78230

  • Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$11,211
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Colonial Hills EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Colonial Hills EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,564

Median home value

$355,400

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

49.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somerset Academy CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified2.5PK–120.4 mi1,211Compare →
Kipp Somos PriCharter · enrollment unverified6.6PK–20.6 mi127Compare →
Colonial Hills United Methodist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi8Compare →
Castle Hills ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.1 mi448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North East ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#65 of 71
District spending per student
$11,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Colonial Hills EL is listed in NORTH EAST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colonial Hills EL

Colonial Hills EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of North East ISD, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,246 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colonial Hills EL

What grades does Colonial Hills EL serve?

Colonial Hills EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Colonial Hills EL?

Colonial Hills EL has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Hills EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Hills EL is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colonial Hills EL rank in TX?

Colonial Hills EL ranks #7,246 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Colonial Hills EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Colonial Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Colonial Hills EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial Hills EL has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Colonial Hills EL a charter school?

No, Colonial Hills EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colonial Hills EL a Title I school?

No, Colonial Hills EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonial Hills EL?

88.9% of students at Colonial Hills 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
Area population (ZIP 78230)
42,070
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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