Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruben Chavira 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruben Chavira Elementary serves the southern part of Del Rio, TX, covering an area of approximately 73.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruben Chavira Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Ruben Chavira 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 Ruben Chavira Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#6116 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Hispanic
98%
54%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben Chavira Elementary School's ranking?
Ruben Chavira Elementary School is ranked #6116 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruben Chavira Elementary School often compared to?
Ruben Chavira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comstock School, Jones Elementary/intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruben Chavira Elementary School?
563 students attend Ruben Chavira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ruben Chavira Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben Chavira Elementary School?
Ruben Chavira Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruben Chavira Elementary School offer ?
Ruben Chavira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruben Chavira Elementary School part of?
Ruben Chavira Elementary School is part of San Felipe-Del Rio CISD School District.
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