Forester El
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades PK-5
1,760th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
Forester El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forester El 1,760th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Forester El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 326 students tested
Forester El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 755 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.8% | 81.6% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 16.8% | 9.0% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 4.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Forester El
Typical home value $259K in zip 78245 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Forester El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Cody ElNorthside ISD · 0.8 mi away3,426th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 5Lewis ElNorthside ISD · 0.9 mi away2,486th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 40% - 7IDEA Burke AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.2 mi away · charter1,586th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 41% - 6Galm ElNorthside ISD · 1.4 mi away2,063rd of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 4Murnin ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away2,775th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 40% - 6Mora ElNorthside ISD · 1.7 mi away2,163rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 41% - 7Big Country ElSouthwest ISD · 1.7 mi away1,327th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 5Behlau ElNorthside ISD · 1.9 mi away2,485th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forester El in?
Forester El is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Forester El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forester El 1,760th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Forester El?
Hispanic 82%, White 9%, Black 5%, Two or more races 4% (755 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forester El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78245 is $259K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.