Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arnoldo Cantu Sr 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 99% 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: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary serves the northern part of San Juan, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Arnoldo Cantu Sr 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 Arnoldo Cantu Sr 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2836 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School is ranked #2836 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School?
598 students attend Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School offer ?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School part of?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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