Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School

200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Josefa L Sambrano 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 46%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
589 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
46%
51%
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(18-19)
37%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Josefa L Sambrano 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
589 students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offer ?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School part of?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is part of San Elizario ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 46%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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