Cardenas Center serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardenas Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardenas Center's student population of 238 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
238 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardenas Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
98%
53%

Black
1%
13%

White
1%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cardenas Center?
238 students attend Cardenas Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cardenas Center students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardenas Center?
Cardenas Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardenas Center offer ?
Cardenas Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Cardenas Center part of?
Cardenas Center is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cardenas Center located?
Cardenas Center is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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