Enrollment
199
Elementary
DISTRICT 541 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JUDSON ISD·NCES 482499023111
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1
3635 CANDLEGLENN, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78244 · (210) 662-1060 · Bexar County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL199 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
165 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 58 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 39% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 this school | 199 | 82.9% | N/A |
| Charles Nash Elementary School FORT WORTH | 213 | 85.9% | 31.2% |
| Impact Leadership Academy HOUSTON | 193 | 81.9% | 44.7% |
| Eagle Lake Primary School EAGLE LAKE | 194 | 81.4% | N/A |
| Montgomery Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 248 | 86.3% | 37.1% |
| Austin ISD Prek Partnership (pkp) AUSTIN | 162 | 78.4% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bexar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 199 | #4,630 of 4,938 | #316 of 346 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.9% | #1,738 of 4,789 | #144 of 327 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. It serves 199 students in pre-K through 1. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
JUDSON ISD has 23,539 students spread across 36 schools.
A majority of students at Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1, 62%, are Hispanic. Other reported shares: 26% Black, 6% White, and 6% multiracial. That is close to the 60% Hispanic share among all Bexar County residents. Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 has a diversity index of 54%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
With 11.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 was 17.0:1. Among elementary schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 83%. The average for public schools in Bexar County is 63%.
In the county around the school, Bexar County, median household income is about $72,341, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. A total of 638 public schools operate in Bexar County, serving about 368,487 students.
The closest public school, Candlewood Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
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Bexar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,067,341
Census ACS
Median income
$72,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
638
368,487 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in JUDSON ISD
- Judson High SchoolHigh · 2,498 students
- Karen Wagner High SchoolHigh · 2,423 students
- Veterans Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,579 students
- Judson Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,062 students
- Henry Metzger Middle SchoolMiddle · 991 students
Other schools in SAN ANTONIO
- Reagan High SchoolHigh · 3,403 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 3,362 students
- Johnson High SchoolHigh · 3,196 students
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
Nearby schools
- Candlewood Elementary School0.0 mi · 263
- Karen Wagner High School0.7 mi · 2,423
- Hopkins Elementary School0.8 mi · 707
- San Antonio Steam Academy0.9 mi · 139
- William Paschall Elementary School1.1 mi · 723
- James L Masters1.3 mi · 713
Frequently asked questions
About Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1How large is Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 enrolls approximately 199 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 serve?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 serves grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1?
Approximately 17.0:1 students per teacher at Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1.
How diverse is Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 reports a student body of 6% White, 62% Hispanic, 26% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 is overseen by JUDSON ISD in Bexar County.
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