Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
589 students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offer ?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School part of?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is part of San Elizario ISD School District.
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