Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elma E Barrera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elma E Barrera Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Santa Rosa school district, covering approximately 26.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elma E Barrera Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elma E Barrera 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 Elma E Barrera Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
98%
54%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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 Elma E Barrera Elementary School's ranking?
Elma E Barrera Elementary School is ranked #5247 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?
35-39% 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 Elma E Barrera Elementary School?
377 students attend Elma E Barrera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Elma E Barrera Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elma E Barrera Elementary School?
Elma E Barrera Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elma E Barrera Elementary School offer ?
Elma E Barrera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elma E Barrera Elementary School part of?
Elma E Barrera Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa Independent School District.
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