M.H. Specht Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

M.H. Specht Elementary School is a suburban public school in San Antonio, Texas that is part of Comal Independent School District. It serves 745 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

745 Students

44 Teachers

25815 Overlook Pkwy

San Antonio, TX 78260 View local requests

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M.H. Specht Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Aquino

Mrs. Lenard

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M.H. Specht Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

M.H. Specht Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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