Serving 327 students in grades 1-6, Pete Gallego 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pete Gallego Elementary serves the west part of Eagle Pass, TX, covering an area of approximately 34.2 square miles. Most families are about 10-12 minutes away, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 7.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pete Gallego Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pete Gallego 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 Pete Gallego 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4466 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pete Gallego Elementary School's ranking?
Pete Gallego Elementary School is ranked #4466 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pete Gallego Elementary School?
327 students attend Pete Gallego Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pete Gallego Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pete Gallego Elementary School?
Pete Gallego Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pete Gallego Elementary School offer ?
Pete Gallego Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Pete Gallego Elementary School part of?
Pete Gallego Elementary School is part of Eagle Pass Independent School District.
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