Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sarita Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sarita Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sarita, TX school district, covering approximately 1,938.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 54.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarita Elementary School's student population of 126 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
126 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sarita Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarita Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#2367 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarita Elementary School's ranking?
Sarita Elementary School is ranked #2367 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sarita Elementary School?
126 students attend Sarita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sarita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarita Elementary School?
Sarita Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sarita Elementary School offer ?
Sarita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sarita Elementary School part of?
Sarita Elementary School is part of Kenedy County Wide Csd School District.
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