Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Thomas Esparza 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#3557 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School is ranked #3557 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betts Elementary School, Cano-gonzalez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School?
435 students attend Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School offer ?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School part of?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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