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#4693 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Farias-spitzer EL
Elementary School · Comal ISD · New Braunfels, TX
A Comal ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1404 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farias-spitzer EL score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farias-spitzer EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Braunfels), 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
$84,426
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Spring ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Freiheit ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Goodwin Frazier ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Memorial ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Comal ISD
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #27 of 36
- District spending per student
- $9,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farias-spitzer EL is listed in COMAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farias-spitzer EL
Farias-spitzer EL is a public elementary school in New Braunfels, TX, part of Comal ISD, serving approximately 539 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,693 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farias-spitzer EL
What grades does Farias-spitzer EL serve?
Farias-spitzer EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Farias-spitzer EL?
Farias-spitzer EL has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farias-spitzer EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Farias-spitzer EL is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farias-spitzer EL rank in TX?
Farias-spitzer EL ranks #4,693 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Farias-spitzer EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Farias-spitzer EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Farias-spitzer EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farias-spitzer EL has 54% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Farias-spitzer EL a charter school?
No, Farias-spitzer EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farias-spitzer EL a Title I school?
No, Farias-spitzer EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farias-spitzer EL?
53.4% of students at Farias-spitzer 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Phone
- (830) 221-2000
- Area population (ZIP 78130)
- 95,787
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 78130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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