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FT Sam Houston Independent School District

4005 Winans Rd
San Antonio, TX 78234-1497
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

FT Sam Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,611 students in FT Sam Houston Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in FT Sam Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,302 Schools
# Students
1,611 Students
5,525,159 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

FT Sam Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #126 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#116 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
61%
44%
67%
51%
65%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
53%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
37%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,311 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,438 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,311
$13,398
Spending / Student
$18,438
$14,129

Best FT Sam Houston Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert G Cole Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 Winans Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8730
Gr: 6-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4351 Nursery Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,611 students.
What is the rank of FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District is ranked #126 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
37% of FT Sam Houston Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is FT Sam Houston Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,438 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,611 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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