Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Rita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Rita Elementary serves the northeast part of San Angelo, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest edge and up to 1 mile to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Rita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Santa Rita Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Santa Rita is the best school in town. Its parents and teachers and pupils are bound with loyalty true and a spirit to do.
School Rankings
Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#931 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rita Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Rita Elementary School is ranked #931 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santa Rita Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Rita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft Concho Elementary School, Belaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary School?
357 students attend Santa Rita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santa Rita Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Rita Elementary School?
Santa Rita Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Rita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Rita Elementary School part of?
Santa Rita Elementary School is part of San Angelo Independent School District.
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