Powell El
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades PK-5
3,270th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Powell El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Powell El 3,270th 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Powell El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Powell El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 365 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.8% | 82.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 8.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 7.1% | 6.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near Powell El
Typical home value $227K in zip 78238 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Powell El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1The Gathering PlaceThe Gathering Place · 0.3 mi away · charter4,245th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 14% - 5Sst DiscoverySchool of Science and Technology Discovery · 0.7 mi away · charter2,297th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 6IDEA Ingram Hills AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.7 mi away · charter1,876th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 39% - 2Villarreal ElNorthside ISD · 1.2 mi away3,560th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 3Linton ElNorthside ISD · 1.3 mi away3,331st of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 39% - 4Esparza ElNorthside ISD · 1.4 mi away2,834th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 42% - 3Driggers ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away3,373rd of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 3Southwest Prep Northwest ElSouthwest Preparatory School · 1.7 mi away · charter3,430th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Powell El in?
Powell El is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Powell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Powell El 3,270th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Powell El?
Hispanic 82%, Black 9%, White 7%, Two or more races 1% (365 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Powell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78238 is $227K 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.