Dovalina Elementary

Summary:

Dovalina Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 384 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in the state.

Dovalina Elementary faces several key challenges. It has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population (98.96%) and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (98.18% to 99.09%), indicating a predominantly low-income student body. Academically, Dovalina's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the Laredo ISD and Texas state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.91% of 3rd-grade students at Dovalina were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 50.26% for Laredo ISD and 48.85% for Texas.

When comparing Dovalina Elementary to other nearby schools in the Laredo ISD, some interesting patterns emerge. J.C. Martin Junior Elementary and Farias Elementary consistently outperform Dovalina on academic measures, ranking significantly higher on the SchoolDigger system. Additionally, schools like Macdonell Elementary and Leyendecker Elementary, which are in close proximity to Dovalina, also demonstrate stronger academic performance, suggesting that location alone does not fully explain Dovalina's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 W Anna Ave
       Laredo, TX  78040-4701


(956) 273-3320

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2415th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,858 Help


Students who attend Dovalina Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Christen Middle
High:    Martin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Dovalina Elementary ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dovalina Elementary is 16. 12 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 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 Dovalina Elementary is $10,858, which is the 10th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dovalina Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dovalina Elementary 2415th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dovalina Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dovalina Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.31 3321st 3465 4.2%
2005 4.73 3445th 3475 0.9%
2006 7.25 3412th 3476 1.8%
2007 0.47 3720th 3724 0.1%
2008 3.26 3746th 3768 0.6%
2009 6.11 3831st 3884 1.4%
2010 1.05 3929th 3937 0.2%
2011 6.35 4031st 4095 1.6%
2012 11.15 4071st 4206 3.2%
2013 23.76 3659th 4221 13.3%
2014 21.65 3753rd 4260 11.9%
2015 27.33 3464th 4320 19.8%
2016 22.34 3628th 4286 15.4%
2017 39.77 2535th 4329 41.4%
2018 67.59 1134th 4359 74.0%
2019 87.00 433rd 4479 90.3%
2021 26.97 3379th 4578 26.2%
2022 42.83 2555th 4581 44.2%
2023 49.59 2208th 4647 52.5%
2024 46.13 2415th 4675 48.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 390th 3226 87.9%
2019 89.37 122nd 3333 96.3%
2021 31.62 2571st 3446 25.4%
2022 35.35 2481st 3487 28.9%
2023 51.49 1603rd 3556 54.9%
2024 50.83 1601st 3638 56.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 468th 3558 86.8%
2019 90.20 123rd 3684 96.7%
2021 33.07 2553rd 3799 32.8%
2022 29.60 3062nd 3952 22.5%
2023 14.23 3987th 4086 2.4%
2024 89.04 202nd 4261 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.97 433rd 4264 89.8%
2019 94.60 71st 4309 98.4%
2021 39.05 2799th 4451 37.1%
2022 57.18 1671st 4477 62.7%
2023 63.20 1319th 4521 70.8%
2024 65.90 1149th 4560 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 1013th 4306 76.5%
2019 85.85 423rd 4348 90.3%
2021 28.39 3302nd 4499 26.6%
2022 48.30 2252nd 4561 50.6%
2023 58.51 1666th 4588 63.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 1236th 3106 60.2%
2019 63.97 1242nd 3184 61.0%
2021 12.64 2783rd 3006 7.4%
2022 43.98 2075th 2958 29.9%
2023 42.55 2185th 2980 26.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 310th 4240 92.7%
2019 96.55 44th 4295 99.0%
2021 44.24 2246th 4331 48.1%
2022 70.70 804th 4461 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 1252nd 4319 71.0%
2019 84.73 487th 4357 88.8%
2021 26.88 3402nd 4498 24.4%
2022 36.42 2967th 4563 35.0%
2023 38.94 2826th 4585 38.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dovalina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.98 741st 4168 82.2%
2019 90.51 187th 4188 95.5%
2021 33.51 3012th 4329 30.4%
2022 49.26 2145th 4376 51.0%
2023 54.53 1788th 4401 59.4%
2024 59.43 1489th 4431 66.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dovalina Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 19 1 1 561 n/a n/a n/a 0 582
1989 11 1 0 382 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 8 0 0 396 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 9 0 0 386 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 3 0 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 3 0 1 393 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 5 0 0 403 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 0 0 0 386 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 0 0 0 386 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 2 0 0 398 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1998 4 0 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 3 0 0 463 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 0 0 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 1 0 0 516 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 0 0 0 638 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 0 0 0 638 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 0 0 0 613 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 0 0 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 0 0 0 619 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 0 0 0 639 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2008 0 0 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 0 0 0 523 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 1 0 0 548 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 0 0 0 539 0 0 0 0 539
2012 0 0 0 548 0 0 0 0 548
2013 0 0 0 569 0 0 0 0 569
2014 3 0 0 548 0 0 0 0 551
2015 4 0 0 536 0 0 0 0 540
2016 2 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 520
2017 3 0 0 520 0 0 0 0 523
2018 1 0 0 503 0 0 0 0 504
2019 1 0 0 465 0 0 0 0 466
2020 0 0 0 494 0 0 0 0 494
2021 0 0 0 438 0 0 0 0 438
2022 0 0 0 351 0 0 0 0 351
2023 4 0 0 380 0 0 0 0 384
2024 0 0 0 414 0 0 0 0 414

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 Dovalina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 33.0 17.6 n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 404 28.0 14.4 n/a
1991 395 28.0 14.1 n/a
1992 393 28.0 14.0 89.1
1993 397 28.0 14.2 95
1994 409 28.0 14.6 90
1995 386 24.5 15.8 91.2
1996 386 24.5 15.8 91.2
1997 400 26.0 15.4 94.5
1998 432 25.0 17.3 88.9
1999 466 26.6 17.5 94.8
2000 504 26.7 18.9 88.9
2001 517 31.1 16.6 72
2002 638 39.9 16.0 30.9
2003 638 39.9 16.0 30.9
2004 613 39.2 15.6 19.9
2005 601 38.7 15.5 10.5
2006 619 38.9 15.9 1.5
2007 639 38.4 16.6 0.3
2008 637 38.1 16.7 0
2009 523 34.8 15.0 0
2010 549 34.7 15.8 0
2011 539 35.7 15.0 0
2012 548 33.8 16.1 0
2013 569 32.9 17.2 98.9
2014 551 35.6 15.4 99.1
2015 540 34.0 15.8 92.4
2016 520 32.0 16.2 98.1
2017 523 31.9 16.3 98.7
2018 504 30.7 16.3 99.2
2019 466 29.7 15.6 97.9
2020 494 29.8 16.5 97.4
2021 438 30.0 14.6 99.1
2022 351 27.8 12.6 98.9
2023 384 27.0 14.2 98.2
2024 414 25.8 16.0 99.3

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 Dovalina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 33.0 17.6 n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 404 28.0 14.4 n/a
1991 395 28.0 14.1 n/a
1992 393 28.0 14.0 89.1
1993 397 28.0 14.2 95
1994 409 28.0 14.6 90
1995 386 24.5 15.8 91.2
1996 386 24.5 15.8 91.2
1997 400 26.0 15.4 94.5
1998 432 25.0 17.3 88.9
1999 466 26.6 17.5 94.8
2000 504 26.7 18.9 88.9
2001 517 31.1 16.6 72
2002 638 39.9 16.0 30.9
2003 638 39.9 16.0 30.9
2004 613 39.2 15.6 19.9
2005 601 38.7 15.5 10.5
2006 619 38.9 15.9 1.5
2007 639 38.4 16.6 0.3
2008 637 38.1 16.7 0
2009 523 34.8 15.0 0
2010 549 34.7 15.8 0
2011 539 35.7 15.0 0
2012 548 33.8 16.1 0
2013 569 32.9 17.2 98.9
2014 551 35.6 15.4 99.1
2015 540 34.0 15.8 92.4
2016 520 32.0 16.2 98.1
2017 523 31.9 16.3 98.7
2018 504 30.7 16.3 99.2
2019 466 29.7 15.6 97.9
2020 494 29.8 16.5 97.4
2021 438 30.0 14.6 99.1
2022 351 27.8 12.6 98.9
2023 384 27.0 14.2 98.2
2024 414 25.8 16.0 99.3

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 Dovalina Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $929 (9.1%) $9,309 (90.9%) $10,238
2020 $1,386 (14.2%) $8,369 (85.8%) $9,755
2021 $1,750 (16.1%) $9,109 (83.9%) $10,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dovalina Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2208th of 4647 Elementary schools
 37.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dovalina Elementary)4624
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dovalina Elementary)5418
 36%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dovalina Elementary)7058
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dovalina Elementary)7968
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dovalina Elementary)8060
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dovalina Elementary)8549
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dovalina Elementary)7436
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6244
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dovalina Elementary)4014
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5531
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dovalina Elementary)4043
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))2327
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Dovalina Elementary)200
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466384
 17.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic465380
 18.3%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%98.2%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dovalina Elementary

Students at Dovalina Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Dovalina Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christen Middle
High : Martin High School

Dovalina Elementary ranks 2415th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Dovalina Elementary.


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