POWELL EL

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

385

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	315
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	5

Hispanic
315 (81.8 %)
White
31 (8.1 %)
Black
30 (7.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

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)397-0450
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 52

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 53