Original Research by School Decision on El Daep
EL DAEP is an alternative elementary school serving grades one through five in San Antonio, operated by Edgewood ISD. The school is located in the southwest area of the city, in a part of the 78237 zip code where median home values are modest and rents are affordable relative to the broader region. Housing in this zone remains stable, with rents above mortgage equivalents, suggesting a rental-heavy neighborhood.
The school carries no current enrollment. The data provided shows zero students across all grades served. This vacancy appears to reflect either a recent closure, a planned opening that has not yet begun operations, or a period of transition within the district. State assessment data, graduation rates, and student demographic information are unavailable because the school is not currently serving students.
Edgewood ISD, which operates EL DAEP, is navigating significant structural change. The district voted in 2023 to close two schools in response to declining enrollment driven by demographic shifts and competition from charter options, and it now serves roughly a mid-sized student population across about 20 schools and programs. The district has created distinctive "Schools of Innovation" with specialized models—including single-gender leadership campuses and two-way dual language programs—as part of a multi-year redesign. In the most recent state accountability cycle, seven Edgewood campuses were required to implement TEA-approved turnaround plans to improve outcomes, indicating ongoing academic-performance pressure across the district. In March 2026, the board approved a partnership with the Third Future Schools charter network to operate Brentwood Middle School, a governance shift that drew community concern over teacher placement and decision transparency.
The district also completed its transition back to a fully elected board of trustees after a state takeover, and recent trustee elections have served as a referendum on the district's direction.
San Antonio itself is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, anchored by healthcare, military installations at Joint Base San Antonio, and a growing IT and cybersecurity sector. The downtown area and inner neighborhoods blend historic architecture with residential use, while outer areas like Stone Oak and Alamo Ranch are newer suburban subdivisions. Public life is centered on the River Walk and its connected parks, and transit is provided by VIA Metropolitan Transit, which operates about 95 routes and was expanding service frequencies in 2026.
A parent considering EL DAEP would need to speak directly with Edgewood ISD to learn the school's current operational status, timeline for opening, enrollment eligibility, and any academic programs or alternative-school models that define its approach. The absence of enrollment data prevents any assessment of the school's track record or current readiness to serve students.
See more original research from School Decision →