Needs Improvement
#7776 of 8,552 schools in TX
Colonies North EL
Elementary School · NORTHSIDE ISD
9915 NORTHAMPTON DR, San Antonio, TX 78230
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,776 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#399 of 516
public schools
In district
#90 of 122
NORTHSIDE ISD
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Colonies North EL
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About Colonies North EL
Colonies North EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of NORTHSIDE ISD. Colonies North EL serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Colonies North EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,776 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Colonies North EL show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.0
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Colonies North 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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Colonies North EL — Students at Colonies North EL score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.1%
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: 3.3/10.
How Colonies North EL Compares
See how Colonies North 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
9915 NORTHAMPTON DR, San Antonio, TX 78230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Colonies North EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KIPP SOMOS PRI (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST GEORGE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| COLONIAL HILLS UNITED METHODIST SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | — |
| KIPP SOMOS PRI San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| KIPP SOMOS COLLEGIATE San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| MEAD EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| HOWSMAN EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
| COLONIAL HILLS EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| BLESSED HOPE ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HOBBY MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | — |
| HEALTH CAREERS H S San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| REDDIX CENTER San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| HOLMGREEN CENTER San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| DAEP AT HOLMGREEN San Antonio | 1.8 mi | — |
| THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT CASTLE HILLS San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ST GEORGE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| THE WINSTON SCHOOL SAN ANTONIO San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,564
Median Home Value
$355,400
Median Rent
$1,289/mo
Population
42,070
College Educated
49.4%
Homeownership
49.5%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
39
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colonies North EL
What grades does Colonies North EL serve?
Colonies North EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colonies North EL?
Colonies North EL has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonies North EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonies North EL is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonies North EL rank in TX?
Colonies North EL ranks #7,776 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Colonies North EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonies North EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Colonies North EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonies North EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colonies North EL a charter school?
No, Colonies North EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonies North EL a Title I school?
No, Colonies North EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonies North EL?
80.1% of students at Colonies North 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (210) 397-1700
Resources & Links
District
NORTHSIDE ISD- District Enrollment
- 101,095
- Schools in District
- 126
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,632
- District Rank
- #90 of 122
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