Wernli Elementary School

1881 Arcadia Path
San Antonio, TX 78245
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Top 30%
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wernli Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wernli Elementary School's student population of 770 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
770 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wernli Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wernli Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1967 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
58%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
13%
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White
16%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wernli Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Wernli Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wernli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wernli Elementary School's ranking?
Wernli Elementary School is ranked #1967 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wernli Elementary School often compared to?
Wernli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lieck Elementary School, Langley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wernli Elementary School?
770 students attend Wernli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wernli Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wernli Elementary School?
Wernli Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wernli Elementary School offer ?
Wernli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wernli Elementary School part of?
Wernli Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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