Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cano-gonzalez Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cano-Gonzalez Elementary serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
At Cano/Gonzalez Elementary, students will master the competencies to be life-long learners to compete, contribute, and succeed in the global community through positive attitudes and high expectations.
School Rankings
Cano-gonzalez 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 Cano-gonzalez Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cano-gonzalez Elementary School's ranking?
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cano-gonzalez Elementary School often compared to?
Cano-gonzalez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School, Betts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cano-gonzalez Elementary School?
399 students attend Cano-gonzalez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cano-gonzalez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cano-gonzalez Elementary School?
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cano-gonzalez Elementary School offer ?
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cano-gonzalez Elementary School part of?
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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