Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Summary:

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 681 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects.

With a student population that is 95.01% Hispanic, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 20-40% of Texas elementary schools. The school's success is particularly noteworthy given that 60.65% of its students come from low-income families. In 2022-2023, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary ranked in the top 6% of Texas elementary schools for Hispanic students and the top 4% for English Language Learners, demonstrating its ability to effectively serve its diverse student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and other districts, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in test scores and rankings. This suggests the school may have unique strategies or resources that contribute to its academic success, despite having a similar demographic makeup to surrounding schools like Dr Pablo Perez and Idea Owassa Academy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 W Alberta Rd
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2425

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1177th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,375 Help


Students who attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Robert R Vela High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  681

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.0%
Asian:
2.1%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alfonso Ramirez Elementary ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95%), Asian (2.1%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary is 16.9. 24 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary is $10,375. 29 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 72.89 973rd 4095 76.2%
2012 54.36 2024th 4206 51.9%
2013 60.96 1672nd 4221 60.4%
2014 56.05 1975th 4260 53.6%
2015 72.72 1119th 4320 74.1%
2016 85.32 467th 4286 89.1%
2017 75.05 867th 4329 80.0%
2018 77.58 756th 4359 82.7%
2019 77.63 790th 4479 82.4%
2021 53.73 1848th 4578 59.6%
2022 78.19 832nd 4581 81.8%
2023 84.82 584th 4647 87.4%
2024 68.68 1177th 4675 74.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.70 663rd 3226 79.4%
2019 81.52 286th 3333 91.4%
2021 42.12 1939th 3446 43.7%
2022 71.03 659th 3487 81.1%
2023 89.73 143rd 3556 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.93 1309th 3558 63.2%
2019 39.49 2103rd 3684 42.9%
2021 52.17 1305th 3799 65.6%
2022 58.82 1125th 3952 71.5%
2023 35.56 2673rd 4086 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.58 321st 4264 92.5%
2019 84.30 287th 4309 93.3%
2021 57.92 1523rd 4451 65.8%
2022 71.09 844th 4477 81.1%
2023 86.41 248th 4521 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.10 590th 4306 86.3%
2019 78.61 687th 4348 84.2%
2021 60.37 1492nd 4499 66.8%
2022 78.97 722nd 4561 84.2%
2023 85.88 469th 4588 89.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.99 1504th 3106 51.6%
2019 60.12 1493rd 3184 53.1%
2021 69.13 993rd 3006 67.0%
2022 72.88 564th 2958 80.9%
2023 70.05 815th 2980 72.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.67 669th 4240 84.2%
2019 81.39 384th 4295 91.1%
2021 45.85 2127th 4331 50.9%
2022 74.15 645th 4461 85.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.57 1035th 4319 76.0%
2019 72.63 913th 4357 79.0%
2021 46.00 2204th 4498 51.0%
2022 73.77 964th 4563 78.9%
2023 80.24 705th 4585 84.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 437th 4168 89.5%
2019 81.89 407th 4188 90.3%
2021 61.62 1286th 4329 70.3%
2022 81.90 454th 4376 89.6%
2023 88.62 255th 4401 94.2%
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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 Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 10 3 8 565 0 0 1 0 587
2012 8 0 8 618 0 0 0 0 634
2013 12 0 8 511 0 0 0 0 531
2014 8 0 7 520 2 0 0 0 537
2015 11 2 12 546 0 0 0 0 571
2016 13 0 14 519 0 0 0 0 546
2017 6 1 8 552 0 0 3 0 570
2018 5 2 10 537 0 0 4 0 558
2019 18 3 15 559 0 0 0 0 595
2020 4 4 13 594 0 0 0 0 615
2021 5 4 14 568 0 0 0 0 591
2022 6 8 17 560 0 0 2 0 593
2023 9 8 14 647 0 0 3 0 681

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 Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 587 32.0 18.3 0
2012 634 32.0 19.8 0
2013 531 32.1 16.5 83.2
2014 537 32.8 16.3 82.9
2015 571 34.0 16.7 82
2016 546 34.0 16.0 79.5
2017 570 34.1 16.7 78.9
2018 558 34.0 16.3 79
2019 595 34.3 17.3 75.3
2020 615 34.1 18.0 73.7
2021 591 35.0 16.8 67.2
2022 593 37.5 15.7 63.1
2023 681 40.2 16.9 60.6

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 Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 587 32.0 18.3 0
2012 634 32.0 19.8 0
2013 531 32.1 16.5 83.2
2014 537 32.8 16.3 82.9
2015 571 34.0 16.7 82
2016 546 34.0 16.0 79.5
2017 570 34.1 16.7 78.9
2018 558 34.0 16.3 79
2019 595 34.3 17.3 75.3
2020 615 34.1 18.0 73.7
2021 591 35.0 16.8 67.2
2022 593 37.5 15.7 63.1
2023 681 40.2 16.9 60.6

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 Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $615 (6.8%) $8,379 (93.2%) $8,994
2020 $588 (6.5%) $8,392 (93.5%) $8,980
2021 $638 (6.1%) $9,738 (93.9%) $10,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alfonso Ramirez 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 790th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 584th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)6356
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)4963
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)5967
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)5779
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)7368
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alfonso Ramirez Elementary)5958
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595681
 14.5%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic559647
 15.7%
Pacific Islander00
White189
 50%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%60.6%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

Students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 681 students attended Alfonso Ramirez Elementary.

Students who attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Robert R Vela High School

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary ranks 1177th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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