Needs Improvement
#8144 of 8,552 schools in TX
Price EL
Elementary School · SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
245 PRICE AVE, San Antonio, TX 78224
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,144 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#446 of 516
public schools
In district
#9 of 13
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
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Price EL
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About Price EL
Price EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD. Price EL serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Price EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,144 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Price EL show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.4
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Price 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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Price EL — Students at Price EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.2%
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: 1.7/10.
How Price EL Compares
See how Price 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
245 PRICE AVE, San Antonio, TX 78224
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Price EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WINSTON INT OF EXCELLENCE (rated 6.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MIGUEL CARRILLO JR EL San Antonio | 0.3 mi | 2.6 |
| DWIGHT MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| HUTCHINS EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| ROY BENAVIDEZ EL San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| ROBERT C ZAMORA MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - SAN ANTONIO San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| PALO ALTO EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 3.1 |
| COMPASS ROSE INGENUITY San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| COLLIER EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| WINSTON INT OF EXCELLENCE San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | — |
| A LEAL JR MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| VESTAL EL San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| CHARLES GRAEBNER EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.4 mi | 3.1 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY H S San Antonio | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,965
Median Home Value
$138,800
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
Population
20,671
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
29.4
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| ADAMS HILL EL San Antonio, TX | 3.3 |
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| BLACK EL Houston, TX | 3.3 |
| BOWDEN ACADEMY San Antonio, TX | 3.3 |
| CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY Fort Worth, TX | 3.3 |
| CLINT Q SMITH EL Duncanville, TX | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Price EL
What grades does Price EL serve?
Price EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Price EL?
Price EL has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Price EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Price EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Price EL rank in TX?
Price EL ranks #8,144 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Price EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Price EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Price EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Price EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Price EL a charter school?
No, Price EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Price EL a Title I school?
No, Price EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Price EL?
94.2% of students at Price 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (210) 977-7225
Resources & Links
District
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 7,429
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,023
- District Rank
- #9 of 13
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