DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL

DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ ELementary School is located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Serving a predominantly urban community, the school is deeply rooted in its West Side neighborhood and focuses on providing foundational education to students in the early grades. As a campus that honors the legacy of its namesakes, it strives to foster an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and support services tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and various intervention programs, the staff at Barkley/Ruiz works to bridge achievement gaps and prepare young learners for future success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, focusing on building strong relationships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding San Antonio community.

For more information, contact DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL at (210) 978-7940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.