Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Zapata Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Zapata Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
What is Kennedy Zapata Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School is ranked #1796 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Zapata Elementary School?
340 students attend Kennedy Zapata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kennedy Zapata Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Zapata Elementary School?
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Zapata Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kennedy Zapata Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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