Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stuart Place Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stuart Place Elementary serves the southwest part of Harlingen, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stuart Place Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Stuart Place Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuart Place Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#2816 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuart Place Elementary School's ranking?
Stuart Place Elementary School is ranked #2816 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stuart Place Elementary School often compared to?
Stuart Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jubilee Harlingen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stuart Place Elementary School?
578 students attend Stuart Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Stuart Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stuart Place Elementary School?
Stuart Place Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stuart Place Elementary School offer ?
Stuart Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stuart Place Elementary School part of?
Stuart Place Elementary School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
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