Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santos Livas 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santos Livas Elementary serves the northeast area of Alamo, TX, covering approximately 1.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santos Livas Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Opportunities for All
School Rankings
Santos Livas 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 Santos Livas Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#4467 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santos Livas Elementary School's ranking?
Santos Livas Elementary School is ranked #4467 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santos Livas Elementary School?
515 students attend Santos Livas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santos Livas Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santos Livas Elementary School?
Santos Livas Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santos Livas Elementary School offer ?
Santos Livas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santos Livas Elementary School part of?
Santos Livas Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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