Excellent
#1567 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Randolph EL
Elementary School · Randolph Field ISD · Universal City, TX
A Randolph Field ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2217, Universal City, TX 78148
- Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Randolph EL score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Randolph EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Universal City), 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
$75,395
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Academy of Universal CityPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Schertz ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Ricardo Salinas ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Rose Garden ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 896 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Randolph Field ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Randolph EL is listed in RANDOLPH FIELD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Randolph EL
Randolph EL is a public elementary school in Universal City, TX, part of Randolph Field ISD, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Randolph EL
What grades does Randolph EL serve?
Randolph EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Randolph EL?
Randolph EL has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph EL is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Randolph EL rank in TX?
Randolph EL ranks #1,567 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Randolph EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Randolph EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Randolph EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Randolph EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Randolph EL a charter school?
No, Randolph EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Randolph EL a Title I school?
No, Randolph EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Randolph EL?
7.0% of students at Randolph 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (210) 357-2345
- Area population (ZIP 78148)
- 22,630
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 78148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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