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#4814 of 8,552 schools in TX
The Gathering Place
Elementary School · The Gathering Place · San Antonio, TX
A charter elementary school in San Antonio, TX where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5818 NW LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78238
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Gathering Place score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Gathering Place 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$56,227
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Sst DiscoveryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Idea Ingram Hills AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Driggers ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Gathering Place
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Gathering Place is listed in THE GATHERING PLACE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of The Gathering Place, serving approximately 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,814 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Gathering Place
What grades does The Gathering Place serve?
The Gathering Place serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Gathering Place?
The Gathering Place has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gathering Place?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gathering Place is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Gathering Place rank in TX?
The Gathering Place ranks #4,814 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Gathering Place's MySchoolScout rating?
The Gathering Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 The Gathering Place?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Gathering Place has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is The Gathering Place a charter school?
Yes, The Gathering Place is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Gathering Place a Title I school?
No, The Gathering Place is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Gathering Place?
68.6% of students at The Gathering Place 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (210) 942-4850
- Area population (ZIP 78238)
- 26,250
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 78238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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