POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POWELL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, POWELL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
POWELL ELementary School, located at 6003 Thunder Drive in San Antonio, Texas, is a part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Serving a diverse community in the northwest area of San Antonio, the school is committed to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its elementary-aged students. As a public institution within the NISD system, POWELL ELementary emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the integration of modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on fostering a positive campus culture and maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Northside Independent School District, POWELL ELementary aims to meet the unique needs of every learner. For families looking for specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).
For more information, contact POWELL EL at (210) 397-0450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78238-3499
(210) 397-0450
http://nisd.net
POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTHSIDE ISD
- Total Students:
- 502
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 502 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- White
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.