Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Airport Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Airport Elementary serves a central area of approximately 3.3 square miles in Weslaco, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Airport Elementary School's student population of 786 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
Flying High on Learning – We Touch the Future
School Rankings
Airport Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airport Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2983 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
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 Airport Elementary School's ranking?
Airport Elementary School is ranked #2983 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Airport Elementary School?
786 students attend Airport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Airport Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airport Elementary School?
Airport Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Airport Elementary School offer ?
Airport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Airport Elementary School part of?
Airport Elementary School is part of Weslaco Independent School District.
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