FERNANDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FERNANDEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 607 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 43 teachers, FERNANDEZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
**FERNANDEZ ELementary School**, located at 6845 Ridgebrook in San Antonio, Texas, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD), which is the largest school district in the San Antonio area and one of the largest in the state. The school is situated in a residential area of the Northwest side, operating within a district known for its strong focus on academic standards, extracurricular involvement, and community-centered education.
As a member of the Northside ISD community, FERNANDEZ ELementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating technology and character development into the classroom. The school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment, often leveraging the district’s extensive resources to provide enrichment programs and support services for a diverse student body. Families interested in specific school report cards, extracurricular activities, or campus-specific events can find detailed information through the official [Northside ISD website](http://nisd.net).
For more information, contact FERNANDEZ EL at (210) 397-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78250-3839
(210) 397-1900
http://nisd.net
FERNANDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 607 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTHSIDE ISD
- Total Students:
- 607
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 607 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FERNANDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.5%
- White
- 17.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.