Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zeferino Farias 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zeferino Farias Elementary serves the eastern part of Alamo, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zeferino Farias Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zeferino Farias 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 Zeferino Farias Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#6772 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeferino Farias Elementary School's ranking?
Zeferino Farias Elementary School is ranked #6772 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zeferino Farias Elementary School?
520 students attend Zeferino Farias Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Zeferino Farias Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zeferino Farias Elementary School?
Zeferino Farias Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zeferino Farias Elementary School offer ?
Zeferino Farias Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zeferino Farias Elementary School part of?
Zeferino Farias Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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