Needs Improvement
#8419 of 8,552 schools in TX
H B Gonzalez EL
Elementary School · EDGEWOOD ISD
2803 CASTROVILLE RD, San Antonio, TX 78237
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,419 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#487 of 516
public schools
In district
#20 of 23
EDGEWOOD ISD
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H B Gonzalez EL
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About H B Gonzalez EL
H B Gonzalez EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of EDGEWOOD ISD. H B Gonzalez EL serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. H B Gonzalez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,419 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for H B Gonzalez EL show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
55% of students at H B Gonzalez 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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H B Gonzalez EL — Students at H B Gonzalez EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.2%
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: 2.4/10.
How H B Gonzalez EL Compares
See how H B Gonzalez 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
2803 CASTROVILLE RD, San Antonio, TX 78237
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering H B Gonzalez EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WINSTON INT OF EXCELLENCE (rated 6.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IDEA MONTERREY PARK ACADEMY (rated 5.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GARDENDALE PRE-K 4 SA EARLY LEARNING (rated 4.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PRE-K 4 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| E T WRENN MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 2.7 |
| STAFFORD CENTER San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| GARDENDALE PRE-K 4 SA EARLY LEARNING San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| STAFFORD EL VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| STAFFORD EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 2.3 |
| ALTERNATIVE CENTER San Antonio | 1.2 mi | — |
| STEAM AT THE FINE ARTS ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| IDEA MONTERREY PARK COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| IDEA MONTERREY PARK ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| ST JOHN BOSCO SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| L B JOHNSON EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| WINSTON INT OF EXCELLENCE San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY H S San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| LEARN4LIFE San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| COMPASS ROSE INGENUITY San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 3.1 |
| LOMA PARK EL San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| ROOSEVELT DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| ROOSEVELT EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 1.9 |
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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| BELAIRE EL San Angelo, TX | 2.6 |
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| DANIEL SINGLETERRY SR Donna, TX | 2.6 |
| M L PHILLIPS EL Fort Worth, TX | 2.6 |
| MERRIFIELD EL Duncanville, TX | 2.6 |
| MIGUEL CARRILLO JR EL San Antonio, TX | 2.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H B Gonzalez EL
What grades does H B Gonzalez EL serve?
H B Gonzalez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend H B Gonzalez EL?
H B Gonzalez EL has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H B Gonzalez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at H B Gonzalez EL is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H B Gonzalez EL rank in TX?
H B Gonzalez EL ranks #8,419 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is H B Gonzalez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
H B Gonzalez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 H B Gonzalez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H B Gonzalez EL has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is H B Gonzalez EL a charter school?
No, H B Gonzalez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H B Gonzalez EL a Title I school?
No, H B Gonzalez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H B Gonzalez EL?
97.2% of students at H B Gonzalez 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
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (210) 898-4230
Resources & Links
District
EDGEWOOD ISD- District Enrollment
- 7,930
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,407
- District Rank
- #20 of 23
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