At a glance
Reported students
641
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
682.5
John a Sippel El: 641 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 751
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about John a Sippel El
John a Sippel El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Schertz. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD. NCES reports 641 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 (50.2%) and White (31%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 John a Sippel El
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.56 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.62
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31%
- Hispanic50.2%
- Black10.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Schertz El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
663 reported students
Cibolo Valley El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
591 reported students
Norma J Paschal El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
574 reported students
Wiederstein El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
564 reported students
Green Valley El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
503 reported students
Watts El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
500 reported students
Public schools near John a Sippel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Schertz Elementary · Charter · School of Science and Technology | PK–07 | 895 | 0.6 mi |
| Comal Creek El Elementary · Comal ISD | PK–05 | 455 | 1 mi |
| Cibolo Valley El Elementary · Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD | PK–04 | 591 | 1.1 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas | PK–08 | 917 | 1.9 mi |
| Green Valley El Elementary · Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD | PK–04 | 503 | 2 mi |
| Wiederstein El Elementary · Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD | PK–04 | 564 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John a Sippel El
What grades does John a Sippel El serve?
John a Sippel El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD.
How many students attend John a Sippel El?
John a Sippel El reported 641 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 751 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John a Sippel El?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 641 students and 43.56 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 John a Sippel El a public, charter, or magnet school?
John a Sippel El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John a Sippel El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.6% 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 John a Sippel El in?
John a Sippel El is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD, based in Schertz, TX, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John a Sippel El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sst Schertz (0.6 mi), Comal Creek El (1 mi), Cibolo Valley El (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.