Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4204 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School's ranking?
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School is ranked #4204 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School?
309 students attend Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School?
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School offer ?
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School part of?
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School located?
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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