Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy

Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy is a tuition-free K-8 charter school in San Antonio serving about five hundred students across nine grade levels. The school's defining feature is its Hebrew-language curriculum, which shapes both its academic pathway and its student community.

In state testing, the school shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In English language arts, results are strong: students in grades six through eight reach proficiency at notably high rates, while grades three through five also perform well. Math presents a more mixed picture. Third graders and students in grades five through eight meet state proficiency benchmarks at solid rates, but fourth graders show weaker attainment, suggesting a potential area where some students struggle with the transition to more abstract mathematical concepts. Science results are notably lower in grade five but recover substantially by grade eight. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it in the top tier among Bexar County's districts.

The student body is diverse. About half the enrollment identifies as Hispanic, with another substantial share identifying as white, and smaller populations of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. The school is not classified as Title I, and specific data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available. Chronic absenteeism is low, running well below county medians, which signals strong family engagement and student attendance patterns.

The school has grown substantially in recent years, expanding its student population and teaching staff to increase capacity. This growth means more seats are available for families considering enrollment. Attendance at this Hebrew-language school is a deliberate choice; families typically opt in because the immersive language program aligns with their educational or cultural priorities.

Per-pupil spending sits below the county median, a reflection common to many charter schools operating with leaner budget structures than traditional districts. The school does not serve high school grades, so graduation rate data do not apply. A high school expansion has been charter-authorized but remains in planning stages and has not yet opened, so no transition pathway to secondary education exists within this charter at present. For families seeking a K-8 experience with a specialized language focus and solid foundational academics, particularly in reading and writing, the school offers a defined pathway. Parents considering enrollment may want to discuss with the school how it supports students whose math proficiency lags, particularly in grade four, and how the transition to secondary education is managed once students complete eighth grade.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

500

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 53%

Black 2%

White 35%

Asian 5%

Two+ 5%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

62%

73%

Gr 4

40%

70%

Gr 5

55%

78%

Gr 6

100%

92%

Gr 7

71%

85%

Gr 8

—

96%

Math

Gr 3

38%

67%

Gr 4

20%

33%

Gr 5

27%

70%

Gr 6

60%

73%

Gr 7

20%

48%

Gr 8

33%

81%

Science

Gr 5

45%

55%

Gr 8

—

89%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

89%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

76%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

71%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

93%

Grade 6

83%

Grade 7

94%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

54%

Grade 5

86%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

84%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.