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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN ANTONIO ISD·NCES 483873004394

SARAH S KING EL

1001 CERALVO ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207 · (210) 978-7990 · Bexar County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL645 STUDENTS
Enrollment
645
Elementary
DISTRICT 425 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
637 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
112
Kindergarten
81
Grade 1
90
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
110
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
80
Student demographics
White
91%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
53783%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 54%
Black
244%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 13%
Asian
619%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
132%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
34153%
Female
30447%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
28.0%
TX avg 51.8% . -7.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
22.0%
TX avg 42.0% . -7.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
21.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
30.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.0pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
645
-41 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 14.9:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
83%
was 92%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
9%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SARAH S KING EL

SARAH S KING EL operates as a medium-sized elementary-level community in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, part of SAN ANTONIO ISD. Current enrollment sits at 645 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 24% above the state mean of about 519.

SARAH S KING EL is one of 100 schools operated by SAN ANTONIO ISD, a district that works with 47,623 students overall.

In terms of who attends, SARAH S KING EL lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (83%). Other groups include 9% Asian, 4% Black, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 60% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.3:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Roughly 99% of students at SARAH S KING EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably above Bexar County's rate of about 63%.

With demographic context factored in, SARAH S KING EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 30.8%; this one delivers 21.8%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Bexar County put median household earnings sit near $72,341, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Bexar County's 638 public schools (combined enrollment of about 368,487 students), SARAH S KING EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: DAEP, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SARAH S KING EL ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 16.6%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. SARAH S KING EL's enrollment has edged down 6% since 2018, when it stood at 686 (now 645). Asian enrollment moved from 1% to 9% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Bexar County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
SARAH S KING EL
District
SAN ANTONIO ISD
Address
1001 CERALVO ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Phone
(210) 978-7990
County
Bexar County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
645
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
637 (99%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
483873004394
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SARAH S KING EL
What is the total enrollment at SARAH S KING EL?
SARAH S KING EL enrolls approximately 645 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does SARAH S KING EL serve?
SARAH S KING EL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SARAH S KING EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SARAH S KING EL is approximately 16.3:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at SARAH S KING EL?
Student demographics at SARAH S KING EL are roughly 1% White, 83% Hispanic, 4% Black, 9% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is SARAH S KING EL in?
SARAH S KING EL is part of SAN ANTONIO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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