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Encinal Elementary

Summary:

Encinal Elementary is a public elementary school in Encinal, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the Cotulla Independent School District, which is ranked 787 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Encinal Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, only 8.33% of 4th-grade students and 0% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 44.67% and 48.96%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking of 4145 out of 4675 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Encinal Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 in the 2022-2023 school year, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors may contribute to the school's academic performance and present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 503 Encinal Blvd
       Encinal, TX  78019-0121

(956) 948-5324

District: Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4145th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,699 Help


Students who attend Encinal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frank Newman Middle
High:    Cotulla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.7%
White:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Encinal Elementary ranks worse than 88.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.7%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Encinal Elementary is 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Encinal Elementary is $20,699.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Encinal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Encinal Elementary 4145th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Encinal Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cotulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cotulla Independent School District (Isd) 787th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Encinal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.73 3425th 3465 1.2%
2005 18.22 3216th 3475 7.5%
2006 16.80 3247th 3476 6.6%
2007 13.96 3541st 3724 4.9%
2008 51.46 2120th 3768 43.7%
2009 25.20 3392nd 3884 12.7%
2010 34.27 3109th 3937 21.0%
2011 25.64 3557th 4095 13.1%
2012 8.30 4115th 4206 2.2%
2013 8.17 4125th 4221 2.3%
2014 13.51 4025th 4260 5.5%
2015 39.51 2874th 4320 33.5%
2016 50.22 2296th 4286 46.4%
2017 10.58 4173rd 4329 3.6%
2018 14.24 4091st 4359 6.1%
2019 24.36 3669th 4479 18.1%
2021 29.76 3184th 4578 30.4%
2022 27.30 3523rd 4581 23.1%
2023 34.91 3099th 4647 33.3%
2024 17.74 4145th 4675 11.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.33 2306th 3226 28.5%
2019 24.57 2914th 3333 12.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.03 670th 3684 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.32 4003rd 4264 6.1%
2019 36.24 3031st 4309 29.7%
2021 38.69 2819th 4451 36.7%
2022 32.38 3355th 4477 25.1%
2023 45.14 2545th 4521 43.7%
2024 28.46 3651st 4560 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.83 4139th 4306 3.9%
2019 31.92 3209th 4348 26.2%
2021 36.29 2787th 4499 38.1%
2022 28.52 3516th 4561 22.9%
2023 44.60 2502nd 4588 45.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 3913th 4240 7.7%
2019 25.09 3696th 4295 13.9%
2021 36.78 2814th 4331 35.0%
2022 29.73 3532nd 4461 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.89 3929th 4319 9.0%
2019 18.65 3918th 4357 10.1%
2021 26.47 3424th 4498 23.9%
2023 45.18 2442nd 4585 46.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Encinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.40 4019th 4168 3.6%
2019 27.83 3414th 4188 18.5%
2021 35.94 2840th 4329 34.4%
2022 29.86 3429th 4376 21.6%
2023 40.87 2709th 4401 38.4%
2024 22.48 3834th 4431 13.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Encinal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1990 3 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 5 0 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1992 10 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1993 11 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1994 14 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1995 10 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1996 10 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1997 9 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1998 7 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1999 8 0 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 10 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2001 8 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2002 5 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 5 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 9 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2005 9 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2006 9 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 7 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 6 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2009 4 0 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 4 0 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 3 0 0 114 0 0 0 0 117
2012 2 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 122
2013 2 0 0 141 0 0 0 0 143
2014 2 0 0 149 0 0 0 0 151
2015 4 0 0 148 0 0 0 0 152
2016 4 0 0 132 0 0 0 0 136
2017 6 0 0 130 0 0 0 0 136
2018 6 0 0 118 0 0 1 0 125
2019 5 0 0 107 0 0 0 0 112
2020 2 0 0 91 0 0 0 0 93
2021 3 0 0 83 0 0 0 0 86
2022 2 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 74
2023 2 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 74
2024 1 0 0 74 0 0 0 0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Encinal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 140 n/a n/a n/a
1990 107 7.0 15.2 n/a
1991 105 7.1 14.7 n/a
1992 88 6.2 14.1 76.1
1993 93 6.0 15.5 78.5
1994 105 5.4 19.4 75.2
1995 86 6.4 13.4 84.9
1996 86 6.4 13.4 84.9
1997 84 6.0 14.0 78.6
1998 71 7.0 10.1 83.1
1999 91 6.0 15.2 85.7
2000 97 6.6 14.7 88.7
2001 95 8.0 11.9 85.3
2002 96 8.0 12.0 85.4
2003 96 8.0 12.0 85.4
2004 96 10.0 9.6 30.2
2005 97 9.5 10.2 76.3
2006 102 8.6 11.9 76.5
2007 92 5.5 16.7 73.9
2008 95 7.7 12.3 75.8
2009 85 7.7 11.0 82.4
2010 109 8.4 12.9 86.2
2011 117 8.5 13.7 89.7
2012 122 8.1 14.9 91.8
2013 143 8.6 16.4 93
2014 151 10.5 14.3 90.1
2015 152 10.0 15.2 87.5
2016 136 10.0 13.6 86
2017 136 10.2 13.2 87.5
2018 125 10.2 12.1 85.6
2019 112 10.0 11.1 83
2020 93 10.0 9.3 86
2021 86 9.7 8.8 81.4
2022 74 8.5 8.6 95.9
2023 74 9.0 8.2 89.2
2024 75 9.2 8.1 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Encinal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 140 n/a n/a n/a
1990 107 7.0 15.2 n/a
1991 105 7.1 14.7 n/a
1992 88 6.2 14.1 76.1
1993 93 6.0 15.5 78.5
1994 105 5.4 19.4 75.2
1995 86 6.4 13.4 84.9
1996 86 6.4 13.4 84.9
1997 84 6.0 14.0 78.6
1998 71 7.0 10.1 83.1
1999 91 6.0 15.2 85.7
2000 97 6.6 14.7 88.7
2001 95 8.0 11.9 85.3
2002 96 8.0 12.0 85.4
2003 96 8.0 12.0 85.4
2004 96 10.0 9.6 30.2
2005 97 9.5 10.2 76.3
2006 102 8.6 11.9 76.5
2007 92 5.5 16.7 73.9
2008 95 7.7 12.3 75.8
2009 85 7.7 11.0 82.4
2010 109 8.4 12.9 86.2
2011 117 8.5 13.7 89.7
2012 122 8.1 14.9 91.8
2013 143 8.6 16.4 93
2014 151 10.5 14.3 90.1
2015 152 10.0 15.2 87.5
2016 136 10.0 13.6 86
2017 136 10.2 13.2 87.5
2018 125 10.2 12.1 85.6
2019 112 10.0 11.1 83
2020 93 10.0 9.3 86
2021 86 9.7 8.8 81.4
2022 74 8.5 8.6 95.9
2023 74 9.0 8.2 89.2
2024 75 9.2 8.1 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Encinal Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,946 (12.5%) $13,623 (87.5%) $15,568
2020 $2,359 (12.0%) $17,306 (88.0%) $19,665
2021 $2,832 (13.7%) $17,867 (86.3%) $20,699

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Encinal Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3669th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3099th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Encinal Elementary)3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))3533
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Encinal Elementary)3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Encinal Elementary)2921
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))3629
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Encinal Elementary)4136
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))4441
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Encinal Elementary)1855
 37%
   5th Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))3238
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Encinal Elementary)4155
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))2734
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Encinal Elementary)1445
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))2932
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students11274
 33.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10772
 32.7%
Pacific Islander00
White52
 60%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83%89.2%
 6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Encinal Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 75 students attended Encinal Elementary.

Students who attend Encinal Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank Newman Middle
High : Cotulla High School

Students at Encinal Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

Encinal Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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