Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7731 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School's ranking?
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School is ranked #7731 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School?
295 students attend David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School?
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School offer ?
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School part of?
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School located?
David Barkley/francisco Ruiz Elementary School is located in the Guadalupe Westside neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Guadalupe Westside.
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