De Zavala Elementary School

910 Deer Pass
Channelview, TX 77530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, De Zavala 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

De Zavala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

De Zavala Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

De Zavala Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Zavala Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#4271 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of De Zavala Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in De Zavala Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of De Zavala Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in De Zavala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is De Zavala Elementary School's ranking?
De Zavala Elementary School is ranked #4271 out of 8,188 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend De Zavala Elementary School?
536 students attend De Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of De Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Zavala Elementary School?
De Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Zavala Elementary School offer ?
De Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is De Zavala Elementary School part of?
De Zavala Elementary School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is De Zavala Elementary School located?
De Zavala Elementary School is located in the Old River Heights neighborhood of Channelview, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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