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Kuentz Elementary School

12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX, 78023

Opening ~May 2027Review Complete

Kuentz Elementary School is a new construction project at 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $85K across about 3,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$85K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
3,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$28/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1 year
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Apr 1, 2026422 days across supplied datesMay 28, 2027

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    32 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    23 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    367 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Kuentz Elementary School

The NISD Sensory Play Area at Kuentz Elementary School is a new construction project located at 12303 Leslie Rd in Helotes, Texas. The project involves the development of a ground-level play area covering 3,000 sq ft of space. It is registered with TDLR under the name NISD Sensory Play Area, with the specific filing identifying the site as Kuentz Elementary School in Bexar County.

Northside ISD is the owner of record for this development. The design firm of record is Moy Tarin Ramirez (MTR) Engineers. Stephen A Meyer is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The estimated cost for this new construction is $85,000, which translates to a cost of $28 per square foot. This project involves public funds and public land.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in May 2027. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026. The current status of the project is Review Complete. The scheduled build window for this project is 367 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 208 days for similar new construction filings in Bexar County.

The estimated cost of $85,000 is below the county median of $600,000 for new construction projects in Bexar County. The cost per square foot of $28 is also below the county median of $115. The project size of 3,000 sq ft is below the county median size of 6,300 sq ft. These figures place the project in the lower range of costs and sizes compared to other new construction filings in the region.

Northside ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $510,000. These include five other NISD Sensory Play Area projects in San Antonio, each with an estimated cost of $85,000 and a status of review complete. The design firm, Moy Tarin Ramirez (MTR) Engineers, has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $523,172. These include the Boldt Elementary School project in San Antonio with an estimated cost of $98,172 and a status of inspection complete.

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Design review complete, construction may proceed

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Kuentz Elementary School is a New Construction project located at 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023 in Helotes, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $85K covering 3,000 sq ft. Northside ISD is the property owner and Moy Tarin Ramirez (MTR) Engineers is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the NISD Sensory Play Area located?

The project is located at 12303 Leslie Rd in Helotes, Texas, within Bexar County. It is part of the Kuentz Elementary School site.

Who is the owner of the project?

Northside ISD is the owner of record for this new construction project.

What is the estimated cost and size?

The estimated cost is $85,000 for a 3,000 sq ft ground-level play area. This results in a cost of $28 per square foot.

When is construction expected to be completed?

Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with work starting in May 2026.

Is the project currently open?

The TDLR record indicates the project status is Review Complete, with construction scheduled to start in May 2026 and finish in May 2027.

What is Kuentz Elementary School?

Kuentz Elementary School is a new construction project at 12303 Leslie Rd in Helotes, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Ground level play area

Is Kuentz Elementary School open in Helotes?

Kuentz Elementary School is still under construction in Helotes, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Kuentz Elementary School located?

Kuentz Elementary School is located at 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX, 78023, in Bexar County.

Who is the owner or developer of Kuentz Elementary School?

Northside ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Kuentz Elementary School, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Kuentz Elementary School?

Moy Tarin Ramirez (MTR) Engineers is the design firm of record for Kuentz Elementary School, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Kuentz Elementary School cost and how big is it?

Kuentz Elementary School has an estimated construction value of $85K and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $28/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Ground level play area

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

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12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX, 78023

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