Needs Improvement
#8332 of 8,552 schools in TX
Oak Hills Terrace EL
Elementary School · NORTHSIDE ISD
5710 CARY GRANT DR, San Antonio, TX 78240
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,332 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#469 of 516
public schools
In district
#113 of 122
NORTHSIDE ISD
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Oak Hills Terrace EL
Elementary School in San Antonio · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Oak Hills Terrace EL
Oak Hills Terrace EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of NORTHSIDE ISD. Oak Hills Terrace EL serves approximately 421 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Hills Terrace EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,332 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Oak Hills Terrace EL show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.0
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Oak Hills Terrace 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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Oak Hills Terrace EL — Students at Oak Hills Terrace EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.8%
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: 1.8/10.
How Oak Hills Terrace EL Compares
See how Oak Hills Terrace 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
5710 CARY GRANT DR, San Antonio, TX 78240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oak Hills Terrace EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS SAN ANTONIO PRI- MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SST DISCOVERY (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| NISD PKSA San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 3.1 |
| RHODES EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 2.8 |
| GLENOAKS EL San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| SST DISCOVERY San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| NEFF MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| BASIS SAN ANTONIO PRI- MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| THE GATHERING PLACE San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| LEON VALLEY EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MARSHALL H S San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| THE WINSTON SCHOOL SAN ANTONIO San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| POWELL EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| HOLMGREEN CENTER San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| DAEP AT HOLMGREEN San Antonio | 1.7 mi | — |
| REDDIX CENTER San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ST LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | — |
| HEALTH CAREERS H S San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| DRIGGERS EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 3.3 |
| UT - UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL AT HIGH POINT San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,203
Median Home Value
$245,100
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Population
57,014
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
35.3%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Median Age
32.8
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| AUSTIN EL San Angelo, TX | 2.9 |
| CODY EL San Antonio, TX | 2.9 |
| COPPELL TAMIL LEARNING CENTER Coppell, TX | 2.9 |
| FRANK MADLA EL San Antonio, TX | 2.9 |
| GONZALES EL Odessa, TX | 2.9 |
| JONES EL Midland, TX | 2.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oak Hills Terrace EL
What grades does Oak Hills Terrace EL serve?
Oak Hills Terrace EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Hills Terrace EL?
Oak Hills Terrace EL has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Terrace EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Terrace EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hills Terrace EL rank in TX?
Oak Hills Terrace EL ranks #8,332 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Oak Hills Terrace EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hills Terrace EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Oak Hills Terrace EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hills Terrace EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Hills Terrace EL a charter school?
No, Oak Hills Terrace EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hills Terrace EL a Title I school?
No, Oak Hills Terrace EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hills Terrace EL?
79.8% of students at Oak Hills Terrace 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (210) 397-0550
Resources & Links
District
NORTHSIDE ISD- District Enrollment
- 101,095
- Schools in District
- 126
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,632
- District Rank
- #113 of 122
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