Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sabinal Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SABINAL EL's attendance zone covers the entire Sabinal, TX school district, encompassing approximately 370 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sabinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sabinal Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Sabinal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sabinal Elementary School is 0.18, 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
#3073 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabinal Elementary School's ranking?
Sabinal Elementary School is ranked #3073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sabinal Elementary School often compared to?
Sabinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knippa School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sabinal Elementary School?
238 students attend Sabinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sabinal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sabinal Elementary School?
Sabinal Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sabinal Elementary School offer ?
Sabinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sabinal Elementary School part of?
Sabinal Elementary School is part of Sabinal Independent School District.
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