Ward El
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades PK-5
3,127th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
Ward El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ward El 3,127th 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 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Ward El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 376 students tested
Ward El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 777 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.6% | 77.2% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 17.0% | 13.4% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 4.5% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ward El
Typical home value $308K in zip 78254 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ward El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Fields ElNorthside ISD · 0.9 mi away883rd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 60% - 8Krueger ElNorthside ISD · 1.3 mi away1,282nd of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 50% - 6Burke ElNorthside ISD · 1.3 mi away1,906th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 52% - 7Franklin ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away1,566th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 52% - 5Brauchle ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away2,296th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 6Scarborough ElNorthside ISD · 1.6 mi away1,855th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 5Northwest Crossing ElNorthside ISD · 1.6 mi away2,424th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 7Sst Hill CountrySchool of Science and Technology Discovery · 1.6 mi away · charter1,462nd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ward El in?
Ward El is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Ward El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ward El 3,127th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ward El?
Hispanic 77%, White 13%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (777 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ward El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78254 is $308K 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.