Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ricardo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ricardo El's attendance zone encompasses the entire Kingsville school district, covering approximately 80.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ricardo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ricardo Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Ricardo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ricardo Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#1685 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Elementary School's ranking?
Ricardo Elementary School is ranked #1685 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ricardo Elementary School often compared to?
Ricardo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perez Elementary School, Nanny Elementary School, Santa Gertrudis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ricardo Elementary School?
449 students attend Ricardo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ricardo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ricardo Elementary School?
Ricardo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ricardo Elementary School offer ?
Ricardo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ricardo Elementary School part of?
Ricardo Elementary School is part of Ricardo Independent School District.
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