Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#7303 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is ranked #7303 out of 8,079 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
416 students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School part of?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is part of Donna ISD School District.
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