Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, San Carlos Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Carlos El serves the southeast part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Carlos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
San Carlos Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Carlos Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Carlos Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#1566 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2018. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Carlos Elementary School's ranking?
San Carlos Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Carlos Elementary School?
471 students attend San Carlos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of San Carlos Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Carlos Elementary School?
San Carlos Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Carlos Elementary School offer ?
San Carlos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is San Carlos Elementary School part of?
San Carlos Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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