Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lighthouse Elementary School's student population of 233 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
233 students attend Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lighthouse Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School offer ?
Lighthouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lighthouse Elementary School part of?
Lighthouse Elementary School is part of Lighthouse School District.
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Elementary School located?
Lighthouse Elementary School is located in the Lackland Terrace neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Lackland Terrace.
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