Founded in 1958, R.R. Cable Elementary was named after the rich railroad tycoon Ransom Reed Cable. Born in Illinois in 1834, Mr. Cable spent most of his career as a businessman. He donated waterworks land in Rock Island, Illinois, as well as many other generous contributions to his community throughout the years. However, his legacy didn't end there.

How does this prominent man come to be a part of Cable Elementary history? Mr. Cable came to acquire territory in San Antonio while serving as President of the Pacific Railway Railroad Company. Expansion of the railway brought him from Illinois to South Texas. Ransom Reed Cable passed away on November 12th, 1909. The old Cable "Victorian" Ranch left to his family was purchased by Tom Slick and became the first site of Southwest Research Institute. Although Cable Elementary is named after Ransom Reed Cable, it is not known for sure whether this elusive businessman owned what is now Cable Elementary.

The community today continues to benefit from the gift of this land. Cable Elementary is located
west of downtown and just north of Lackland Air Force Base. In the 1950's and 60's it was primarily a military community and home to several thousand servicemen and women. Since then it has
grown and currently, Cable Elementary services
Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade levels
along with many other enrichment programs.

The Mission of R.R. Cable
Elementary School is to provide a foundation for learning by offering
quality instruction in a secure,
consistent, and supportive
environment. We strive to make each student a life-long learner and a productive citizen in our culturally diverse society.