The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place serves as a regular public charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, offering education to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated at 5818 NW Loop 410 within Bexar County, this school is part of a larger urban environment and currently enrolls 618 students. The school maintains a supportive learning atmosphere with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1, supported by a staff of 39 full-time equivalent teachers.

While specific test score data is not available for this institution, it holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and an academic score of 5.0 out of 10. In the broader context of Texas education, The Gathering Place ranks #4818 out of 8547 schools, placing it in the 44th percentile statewide. This positioning suggests the school is working to meet academic standards while focusing on student development within the local community.

The surrounding neighborhood, located in the 78238 ZIP code, reflects a diverse urban setting with a population of 26,250 residents. Families in this area report a median household income of $56,227 and a median home value of $191,300. The community includes 20% of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate stands at 11.6%, indicating a stable economic environment for the families who send their children here.

The Gathering Place operates within a large city setting that connects students to the wider resources and culture of San Antonio.

The Gathering Place is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.