CARSON EL

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carson Elementary School is a public school located in the Northwest Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels, the school is situated in the Helotes/Northwest San Antonio area. As part of the NISD system, it operates under a district-wide commitment to providing rigorous academic programming, a supportive learning environment, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and social development.

The school is known for its focus on foundational learning and community engagement, working closely with families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As a typical NISD campus, Carson Elementary emphasizes the integration of modern technology in the classroom, student-centered instruction, and a commitment to preparing children for success as they transition to middle school. For specific details regarding the school’s current ratings, academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit the official [NISD website](http://nisd.net).

488

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	361
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Hispanic
361 (74.0%)
White
96 (19.7%)
Two or More
16 (3.3%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-1100
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	48.8%
Male	250	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)