Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roy Benavidez 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy Benavidez Elementary serves the southeast portion of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roy Benavidez Elementary School's student population of 669 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roy Benavidez 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 Roy Benavidez Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#6049 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Benavidez Elementary School's ranking?
Roy Benavidez Elementary School is ranked #6049 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roy Benavidez Elementary School?
669 students attend Roy Benavidez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Roy Benavidez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy Benavidez Elementary School?
Roy Benavidez Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy Benavidez Elementary School offer ?
Roy Benavidez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roy Benavidez Elementary School part of?
Roy Benavidez Elementary School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
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