J T BRACKENRIDGE EL

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.T. Brackenridge Elementary is a public school located in the historic near-west side of San Antonio, Texas, serving students within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Situated on Guadalupe Street, the school is deeply rooted in its surrounding urban neighborhood, acting as a central hub for the local community. It typically serves a predominantly Hispanic population and focuses on providing foundational education to students in prekindergarten through fifth grade.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. Like many schools in the SAISD, J.T. Brackenridge often integrates bilingual education programs and community-focused initiatives designed to support families and address the specific socioeconomic needs of the area. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for middle school success while maintaining strong ties to the cultural heritage of the San Antonio community.

597

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J T BRACKENRIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	553
Black	22
Asian	7
Two or More	4

Hispanic
553 (92.6%)
Black
22 (3.7%)
White
11 (1.8%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)

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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)978-7950
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 110

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J T BRACKENRIDGE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	110
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J T BRACKENRIDGE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	47.2%
Male	315	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)