Southwest El
San Antonio, TX · Southwest ISD · Grades PK-5
1,908th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
Southwest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southwest El 1,908th 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 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Southwest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 294 students tested
Southwest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 804 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.0% | 86.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 8.3% | 7.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Southwest El
Typical home value $248K in zip 78252 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southwest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Medio Creek ElSouthwest ISD · 3.2 mi away3,427th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 3Sky Harbour ElSouthwest ISD · 3.9 mi away3,517th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 6Elm Creek ElSouthwest ISD · 4 mi away2,010th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 45% - 2Neil Armstrong ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 4.3 mi away3,772nd of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 30% - 4Indian Creek ElSouthwest ISD · 4.5 mi away3,031st of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 40% - 6Sun Valley ElSouthwest ISD · 4.6 mi away1,907th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 48% - 3Hidden Cove STEAM AcademySouthwest ISD · 4.8 mi away3,333rd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 2Five Palms ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 4.8 mi away3,773rd of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southwest El in?
Southwest El is part of the Southwest ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Southwest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest El 1,908th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest El?
Hispanic 86%, White 7%, Black 4%, Two or more races 2% (804 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78252 is $248K 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.