Seele Elementary School

The school is named after Carl Seele, a prominent figure in New Braunfels history.

Seele Elementary emphasizes foundational learning and fosters an early love for education.

Seele Elementary promotes physical fitness through engaging P.E. classes and playgrounds.

They run a successful Gifted and Talented program for high-achieving students.

Seele Elementary promotes environmental awareness with its own campus garden.

Seele’s after-school program provides a fun, learning-rich environment for students.

Students at Seele Elementary actively participate in various community service initiatives.

Seele Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

540 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX

Downtown New Braunfels Neighborhood

New Braunfels Independent School District

284 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Leah Droddy

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
68%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

273:1

Student Diversity

Male 57.5%	Female 42.5%
White 51.3%	Hispanic 41.2%
Two or more races 4.1%	Black 1.4%
Asian 1%	Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

9/3/2025

Inappropriate Conduct by School Bus DriverDear Principal'sI am writing to formally express my serious concern regarding an incident involving one of your school bus drivers who, on August 29th, 2025, physically and verbally mistreated my child, I.R a student in pre k at seele elementary.According to...

5.0 parent

9/24/2024

This sounds like an exaggeration but we could not imagine a better school. Our children come home so happy and excited to tell me about their day. The teachers and staff are amazing and have been there forever. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and it makes Seele the happiest place I know. O...

4.0 other

12/14/2013

Seele is a bit tough to judge. Although the school's test scores are impressive, it has a bit of a bullying problem. When transferring into the 5th grade, I was initially turned away. They claimed that they did not have enough seats, and that there was a bit of an overcrowding problem. However, I wa...

5.0 parent

8/13/2009

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Texas Comal County New Braunfels 78130 Downtown New Braunfels

Seele Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New Braunfels, TX and is served by the New Braunfels Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 284 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Seele Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $438,261. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Braunfels High School, Memorial Early College High School, Grace Preparatory Academy of New Braunfels, and more. Learn more about what New Braunfels has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Seele Elementary School.

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