Ben Narbuth Elementary School

Ben Narbuth Elementary School serves 1,054 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 53% (Top 30% in TX)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ben Narbuth Elementary School's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,054 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ben Narbuth Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
53%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
(22-23)
6.2%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ben Narbuth Elementary School?
1,054 students attend Ben Narbuth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ben Narbuth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Narbuth Elementary School?
Ben Narbuth Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Narbuth Elementary School offer ?
Ben Narbuth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ben Narbuth Elementary School part of?
Ben Narbuth Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
it's good it needs a bigger playground that's not always SO packed at the top btw im a 4th grader.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mcintyre

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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