Serving 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Children's Shelter Of Sa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children's Shelter Of Sa's student population of 14 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children's Shelter Of Sa is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Children's Shelter Of Sa?
14 students attend Children's Shelter Of Sa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Children's Shelter Of Sa students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Shelter Of Sa?
Children's Shelter Of Sa has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Children's Shelter Of Sa offer ?
Children's Shelter Of Sa offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Children's Shelter Of Sa part of?
Children's Shelter Of Sa is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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