COLE EL

13185 TILLMAN RIDGE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253

www.nisd.net

1,261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cole Elementary School (often referred to as **Dr. John M. Cole Elementary**) is a highly-rated public school located in the far northwest area of San Antonio, Texas. It operates within the Northside Independent School District (NISD), which is one of the largest and most sought-after school districts in the region. Situated in the fast-growing Alamo Ranch community, the school serves a diverse population of students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a rigorous academic foundation supported by state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated faculty.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student growth, character development, and community involvement. As part of the Northside ISD network, Cole Elementary benefits from a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning, along with various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster well-rounded students. Because of its location in a rapidly developing suburban corridor, the school maintains a strong partnership with local families and is frequently recognized for its commitment to maintaining high academic standards and a positive, inclusive school culture.

1,261

Total Students

78.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	792
Black	108
Asian	34
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
792 (62.8 %)
White
239 (19.0 %)
Black
108 (8.6 %)
Two or More
81 (6.4 %)
Asian
34 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)398-2100
Website:	http://www.nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 109

Kindergarten 176

Grade 1 178

Grade 2 189

Grade 3 201

Grade 4 209

Grade 5 199