At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Colonies North El: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Colonies North El
Colonies North El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Northside ISD. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.2%) and Asian (24.8%). English learners represent 49.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Colonies North El
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black10.5%
- Asian24.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kuentz El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Beard El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Carnahan El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Michael El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Aue El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Villarreal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Public schools near Colonies North El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Somos Pri Elementary · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | PK–04 | 241 | 0.9 mi |
| Howsman El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 729 | 1.2 mi |
| Mead El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 887 | 1.2 mi |
| Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy Elementary · Charter · Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy | KG–08 | 486 | 1.5 mi |
| Colonial Hills El Elementary · North East ISD | KG–05 | 565 | 1.5 mi |
| McDermott El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 775 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colonies North El
What grades does Colonies North El serve?
Colonies North El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northside ISD.
How many students attend Colonies North El?
Colonies North El reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colonies North El?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 513 students and 47.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colonies North El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colonies North El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colonies North El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Colonies North El in?
Colonies North El is part of Northside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colonies North El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Somos Pri (0.9 mi), Howsman El (1.2 mi), Mead El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.