Schenck Elementary School is a part of the San Antonio Independent School District, the third largest school district in the greater San Antonio area. Named after former district teacher and principal Kate Schenck, the school opened in 1955 and grew dramatically in its first year. It is currently the second largest elementary school in the Highland Hills neighborhood and serves grades prekindergarten – five. NICHE which evaluates colleges and schools based on several core competencies, gives Schenck an overall above average rating with the areas related to the teaching staff and academics leading the way. Employing tenets of Project Based Learning, Schenk uses a student-centered approach that focuses on collaboration and development of critical thinking skills. Foundational curricula include Science, Reading, Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. There are also Bilingual and Gifted and Talented Programs available. Students have a wide range of extracurricular activities to select from as well. Offerings like Chess Club, Robotics Club, and Photography Club are just a few examples of programs that round out the educational opportunities at Schenck.
Schenck Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
101 Kate Schenck Ave,
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Michelle Hickman
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
52%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
34
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Full Time Teachers
34
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
556:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.8%
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Female
48.2%
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Hispanic
92.8%
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White
3.9%
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Black
2.8%
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Native American
<1%
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Two or more races
<1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/1/2015
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Schenck Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in San Antonio, TX and is served by the San Antonio Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 545 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Schenck Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $176,763. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highlands High School, Hac Daep High School, Harlandale ISD S.T.E.M Early College High, and more. Learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Schenck Elementary School.