Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alfonso Ramirez Elementary serves the south part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School's student population of 661 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1363 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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 Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School's ranking?
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School is ranked #1363 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School often compared to?
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School?
661 students attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School?
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School offer ?
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School part of?
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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