Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, San Leon 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Leon Elementary serves the northeast part of Dickinson, TX, covering an area of approximately 16 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Leon Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Leon 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 San Leon Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#5974 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
27%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Leon Elementary School's ranking?
San Leon Elementary School is ranked #5974 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Leon Elementary School?
540 students attend San Leon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of San Leon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Leon Elementary School?
San Leon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Leon Elementary School offer ?
San Leon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is San Leon Elementary School part of?
San Leon Elementary School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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