At a glance
Reported students
723
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Forester El: 723 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Forester El
Forester 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 723 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to 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 (84.1%) and White (7.9%). English learners represent 27.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. 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 Forester El
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.51 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White7.9%
- Hispanic84.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
Howsman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
729 reported students
Langley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
717 reported students
Wernli El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
737 reported students
Hoffmann El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
754 reported students
Ward El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
763 reported students
Reed El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
Public schools near Forester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 480 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 437 | 0.9 mi |
| IDEA Burke Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 730 | 1.2 mi |
| Galm El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 541 | 1.4 mi |
| Murnin El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 662 | 1.5 mi |
| Mora El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 569 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forester El
What grades does Forester El serve?
Forester 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 Forester El?
Forester El reported 723 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 679 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forester El?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 723 students and 53.51 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 Forester El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forester 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 Forester El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forester El in?
Forester 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 Forester El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cody El (0.8 mi), Lewis El (0.9 mi), IDEA Burke Academy (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.