Candlewood Elementary School

3635 Candleglen
San Antonio, TX 78244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Candlewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Candlewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Candlewood Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Candlewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candlewood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7777 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Candlewood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Candlewood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Candlewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Candlewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candlewood Elementary School's ranking?
Candlewood Elementary School is ranked #7777 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Candlewood Elementary School often compared to?
Candlewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Paschall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Candlewood Elementary School?
519 students attend Candlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Candlewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Candlewood Elementary School?
Candlewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Candlewood Elementary School offer ?
Candlewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Candlewood Elementary School part of?
Candlewood Elementary School is part of Judson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Candlewood Elementary School located?
Candlewood Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northeast Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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