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#1703 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

Veramendi EL

Elementary School · New Braunfels ISD · New Braunfels, TX

A New Braunfels ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2290 OAK RUN PKWY, New Braunfels, TX 78132

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$9,591
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Veramendi EL score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 64% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Veramendi 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Braunfels), 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

$126,934

Median home value

$570,900

Median rent

$1,531/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Children's Courtyard Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi8Compare →
New Braunfels Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.3 mi495Compare →
Seele ELEnrollment path unverified7.8K–52.1 mi284Compare →
Learning Their WayPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.2 mi12Compare →

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.

New Braunfels ISD

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#1 of 15
District spending per student
$9,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Veramendi EL is listed in NEW BRAUNFELS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Veramendi EL

Veramendi EL is a public elementary school in New Braunfels, TX, part of New Braunfels ISD, serving approximately 943 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Veramendi EL

What grades does Veramendi EL serve?

Veramendi EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Veramendi EL?

Veramendi EL has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Veramendi EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Veramendi EL is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Veramendi EL rank in TX?

Veramendi EL ranks #1,703 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Veramendi EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Veramendi EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Veramendi EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Veramendi EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Veramendi EL a charter school?

No, Veramendi EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Veramendi EL a Title I school?

No, Veramendi EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veramendi EL?

24.1% of students at Veramendi 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
943
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Comal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 78132)
40,383
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 78132; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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