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Powell Elementary School

6003 Thunder Dr
San Antonio, TX 78238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Powell Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Powell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Powell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Powell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Powell Elementary School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Powell Elementary School?
385 students attend Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Elementary School?
Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powell Elementary School offer ?
Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Powell Elementary School part of?
Powell Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Powell Elementary School located?
Powell Elementary School is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.

School Reviews
5   3/19/2015
This is an awesome school they have been very involved with help my son succeed I really don't want to move them to a new school soon.
- Posted by Parent - lopez

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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