Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, David G Sanchez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David G Sanchez Elementary serves the southern part of La Feria, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
David G Sanchez Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
EXPECT › ACHIEVE › EXCEL
School Rankings
David G Sanchez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David G Sanchez 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
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 David G Sanchez Elementary School's ranking?
David G Sanchez Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David G Sanchez Elementary School?
330 students attend David G Sanchez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of David G Sanchez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David G Sanchez Elementary School?
David G Sanchez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David G Sanchez Elementary School offer ?
David G Sanchez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is David G Sanchez Elementary School part of?
David G Sanchez Elementary School is part of La Feria Independent School District.
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