San Elizario Independent School District

1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849-0920
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,927 students in San Elizario 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 San Elizario Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,927 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Elizario Independent School District, which is ranked #1012 of all 1,193 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 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1009 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

31%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

36%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

29%
46%
87%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(2022-23)
33.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.64

Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%

Showing 2000–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,709 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,880 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending
$49 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$17,709
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending / Student
$16,880
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best San Elizario Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
Gr: K-2 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
Gr: 3-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
L G Alarcon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12501 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
Gr: 3-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
San Elizario High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13981 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lorenzo Loya Primary
13705 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Elizario Independent School District?
San Elizario Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,927 students.
What is the rank of San Elizario Independent School District?
San Elizario Independent School District is ranked #1012 out of 1,193 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 San Elizario Independent School District?
99% of San Elizario Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Elizario Independent School District?
San Elizario Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Elizario Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,880 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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