Natalia Independent School District

805 Pearson St
Natalia, TX 78059
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,268 students in Natalia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Natalia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Natalia Independent School District, which is ranked #1034 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1025 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
44%
40%
51%
33%
46%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
85%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
14%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,692 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,052
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,692
$14,116

Best Natalia Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: 2-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Natalia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa County Jjaep
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: PK-1 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District is ranked #1034 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Natalia Independent School District?
85% of Natalia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Natalia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,692 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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