Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
When we compared Woodlawn Hills Elementary School, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, with Carvajal Elementary School, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Woodlawn Hills Elementary School has a regular student population of 663 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Carvajal Elementary School has 328 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 students/teacher ratio.
Woodlawn Hills Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 50 in student achievement, 65 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 68 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Carvajal Elementary School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 43 in student achievement, 57 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 50 |
| Student Progress | 65 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 68 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Distinction Designations for Woodlawn Hills Elementary School and Carvajal Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Woodlawn Hills Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 95.93% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (1.81%), African Americans (0.60%), Asians (0.60%), Two or More Races (0.45%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
At Carvajal Elementary School, Hispanics make up 96.04% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (2.13%), Asians (0.91%), African Americans (0.30%), Native Americans (0.30%) and Two or More Races (0.30%).
Based on household incomes, the Woodlawn Hills Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 90.95% compared to 97.56% at Carvajal Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Woodlawn Hills Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 33.79% of its student population compared to 20.12% at Carvajal Elementary School.
Woodlawn Hills Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 36.80%, gifted and talented students, 5.58%, while 14.48% are in the special education program. Carvajal Elementary School bilingual students comprise 27.74%, gifted and talented students, 2.13%, and 13.11% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.60% | 4 |
| Hispanic | 95.93% | 636 |
| White | 1.81% | 12 |
| Asian | 0.60% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 663 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.95% | 603 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.79% | 224 |
| Total Students | 100% | 663 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.30% | 1 |
| Hispanic | 96.04% | 315 |
| White | 2.13% | 7 |
| Asian | 0.91% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.30% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 328 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.56% | 320 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.12% | 66 |
| Total Students | 100% | 328 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.80% | 244 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.58% | 37 |
| Special Education | 14.48% | 96 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.40% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 663 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.74% | 91 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.13% | 7 |
| Special Education | 13.11% | 43 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.99% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 328 |
41 teachers employed at Woodlawn Hills Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.1 years. The 25 teachers at Carvajal Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Woodlawn Hills Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Carvajal Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Woodlawn Hills Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Carvajal Elementary School there are 20 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.97% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.26% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.83% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.27% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 36.06% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.62% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.00% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.00% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.00% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.00% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 22.40% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 81.73% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 18.27% | 8 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.00% | 20 |
| Male Teachers | 20.00% | 5 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
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