Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raul Longoria 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% (which is lower 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 16:1 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RAUL LONGORIA EL serves the north part of Pharr, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raul Longoria Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Opportunities for All
School Rankings
Raul Longoria 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 Raul Longoria 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
#5838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
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
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul Longoria Elementary School's ranking?
Raul Longoria Elementary School is ranked #5838 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% 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 Raul Longoria Elementary School?
568 students attend Raul Longoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Raul Longoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raul Longoria Elementary School?
Raul Longoria Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raul Longoria Elementary School offer ?
Raul Longoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raul Longoria Elementary School part of?
Raul Longoria Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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