Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Summary:

Lopez-Riggins Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Fresnos, Texas, serving 514 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.

Lopez-Riggins Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in reading, math, and science proficiency, with 5th-grade students achieving 84% proficiency in reading, 81% in math, and 67% in science, compared to state averages of 56%, 50%, and 34%, respectively. The school ranks in the top 253 out of 4,401 Texas elementary schools for Hispanic students, top 160 out of 3,556 for ELL students, and top 105 out of 4,521 for low-SES students, all with 5-star ratings.

Compared to other nearby schools in the district, such as Villareal Elementary, Olmito Elementary, and Los Fresnos Elementary, Lopez-Riggins Elementary consistently outperforms them in reading and math proficiency. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students is relatively low, suggesting a need to enhance programs and support for high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 613 Mesquite Ln
       Los Fresnos, TX  78566


(956) 233-6916

District: Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
736th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,541 Help


Students who attend Lopez-Riggins Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Cuates Middle
High:    Los Fresnos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.3%
White:
3.5%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lopez-Riggins Elementary ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.3%), White (3.5%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lopez-Riggins Elementary is 14.6, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lopez-Riggins Elementary is $10,541. 4 elementary schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lopez-Riggins Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lopez-Riggins Elementary 736th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lopez-Riggins Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District 241st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.40 1567th 3465 54.8%
2005 42.84 2349th 3475 32.4%
2006 54.47 1810th 3476 47.9%
2007 52.03 2111th 3724 43.3%
2008 57.14 1822nd 3768 51.6%
2009 64.95 1430th 3884 63.2%
2010 68.08 1241st 3937 68.5%
2011 76.00 760th 4095 81.4%
2012 66.07 1361st 4206 67.6%
2013 60.06 1719th 4221 59.3%
2014 71.30 1155th 4260 72.9%
2015 80.87 688th 4320 84.1%
2016 81.69 659th 4286 84.6%
2017 67.93 1115th 4329 74.2%
2018 73.72 897th 4359 79.4%
2019 65.43 1258th 4479 71.9%
2021 59.49 1542nd 4578 66.3%
2022 78.93 803rd 4581 82.5%
2023 84.13 606th 4647 87.0%
2024 80.40 736th 4675 84.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.13 1250th 3226 61.3%
2019 52.29 1446th 3333 56.6%
2021 57.10 1125th 3446 67.4%
2022 71.73 635th 3487 81.8%
2023 88.84 160th 3556 95.5%
2024 78.99 489th 3638 86.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.70 461st 3558 87.0%
2019 67.07 669th 3684 81.8%
2021 57.26 1066th 3799 71.9%
2022 49.63 1602nd 3952 59.5%
2023 67.81 773rd 4086 81.1%
2024 25.90 3509th 4261 17.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 269th 4264 93.7%
2019 74.40 616th 4309 85.7%
2021 74.68 645th 4451 85.5%
2022 87.69 237th 4477 94.7%
2023 92.75 105th 4521 97.7%
2024 88.98 187th 4560 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.52 1138th 4306 73.6%
2019 62.63 1351st 4348 68.9%
2021 55.97 1689th 4499 62.5%
2022 80.19 667th 4561 85.4%
2023 87.29 425th 4588 90.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 132nd 3106 95.8%
2019 58.73 1585th 3184 50.2%
2021 50.16 1757th 3006 41.6%
2022 56.75 1566th 2958 47.1%
2023 56.23 1652nd 2980 44.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 808th 4240 80.9%
2019 66.34 976th 4295 77.3%
2021 64.66 976th 4331 77.5%
2022 73.82 663rd 4461 85.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.45 736th 4319 83.0%
2019 66.24 1181st 4357 72.9%
2021 61.46 1421st 4498 68.4%
2022 74.56 932nd 4563 79.6%
2023 77.77 804th 4585 82.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 502nd 4168 88.0%
2019 70.45 854th 4188 79.6%
2021 66.95 1011th 4329 76.6%
2022 83.30 411th 4376 90.6%
2023 88.77 253rd 4401 94.3%
2024 86.51 302nd 4431 93.2%
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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 Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 128 0 0 730 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1990 111 1 0 758 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1991 99 0 1 844 1 n/a n/a -276 669
1992 107 0 1 857 1 n/a n/a 0 966
1993 85 0 1 779 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 71 3 2 797 1 n/a n/a 0 874
1995 104 5 0 925 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
1996 104 5 0 925 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
1997 80 4 0 687 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1998 92 8 0 808 1 n/a n/a 0 909
1999 93 4 0 882 2 n/a n/a 0 981
2000 89 13 1 913 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
2001 79 4 0 595 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 53 3 0 652 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 53 3 0 652 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 50 2 2 672 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2005 23 1 2 627 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 27 2 2 634 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 24 3 2 619 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2008 23 3 3 605 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 31 4 3 620 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 25 4 2 602 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2011 15 1 0 606 2 0 0 0 624
2012 17 3 2 596 1 0 1 0 620
2013 14 1 0 592 0 0 0 0 607
2014 13 1 0 544 0 0 0 0 558
2015 14 1 0 543 0 0 0 0 558
2016 17 1 0 556 0 0 0 0 574
2017 16 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 558
2018 18 1 0 552 0 0 0 0 571
2019 20 1 0 535 0 0 0 0 556
2020 15 3 0 521 0 0 0 0 539
2021 12 1 0 512 0 0 0 0 525
2022 9 0 0 511 0 0 0 0 520
2023 12 0 0 502 0 0 0 0 514
2024 17 1 0 466 0 0 0 0 484

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 Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 858 n/a n/a n/a
1990 870 49.0 17.7 n/a
1991 669 28.7 23.3 n/a
1992 966 47.0 20.5 9
1993 865 48.0 18.0 83.8
1994 874 43.6 20.0 80.7
1995 1037 51.9 20.0 81.4
1996 1037 51.9 20.0 81.4
1997 772 45.0 17.2 69.9
1998 909 47.8 19.0 78.1
1999 981 52.0 18.9 85.4
2000 1017 58.4 17.4 87
2001 678 43.0 15.8 81.4
2002 708 41.5 17.1 0
2003 708 41.5 17.1 0
2004 726 39.9 18.2 2.1
2005 655 37.8 17.3 15
2006 666 41.8 15.9 11.4
2007 648 37.7 17.2 9.1
2008 634 39.6 16.0 0
2009 660 40.8 16.2 0
2010 635 37.9 16.7 0
2011 624 36.0 17.3 0
2012 620 36.0 17.2 0
2013 607 35.0 17.3 77.3
2014 558 35.0 15.9 77.1
2015 558 35.0 15.9 81.7
2016 574 35.0 16.4 82.2
2017 558 33.0 16.8 82.1
2018 571 34.0 16.7 82.1
2019 556 35.0 15.8 86
2020 539 32.5 16.5 87.4
2021 525 36.1 14.5 88.2
2022 520 35.4 14.6 85
2023 514 35.0 14.6 87.5
2024 484 33.0 14.6 86.4

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 Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 858 n/a n/a n/a
1990 870 49.0 17.7 n/a
1991 669 28.7 23.3 n/a
1992 966 47.0 20.5 9
1993 865 48.0 18.0 83.8
1994 874 43.6 20.0 80.7
1995 1037 51.9 20.0 81.4
1996 1037 51.9 20.0 81.4
1997 772 45.0 17.2 69.9
1998 909 47.8 19.0 78.1
1999 981 52.0 18.9 85.4
2000 1017 58.4 17.4 87
2001 678 43.0 15.8 81.4
2002 708 41.5 17.1 0
2003 708 41.5 17.1 0
2004 726 39.9 18.2 2.1
2005 655 37.8 17.3 15
2006 666 41.8 15.9 11.4
2007 648 37.7 17.2 9.1
2008 634 39.6 16.0 0
2009 660 40.8 16.2 0
2010 635 37.9 16.7 0
2011 624 36.0 17.3 0
2012 620 36.0 17.2 0
2013 607 35.0 17.3 77.3
2014 558 35.0 15.9 77.1
2015 558 35.0 15.9 81.7
2016 574 35.0 16.4 82.2
2017 558 33.0 16.8 82.1
2018 571 34.0 16.7 82.1
2019 556 35.0 15.8 86
2020 539 32.5 16.5 87.4
2021 525 36.1 14.5 88.2
2022 520 35.4 14.6 85
2023 514 35.0 14.6 87.5
2024 484 33.0 14.6 86.4

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 Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $563 (6.0%) $8,817 (94.0%) $9,381
2020 $583 (6.2%) $8,769 (93.8%) $9,352
2021 $840 (8.0%) $9,700 (92.0%) $10,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lopez-Riggins Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1258th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 606th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)4260
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5159
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)6254
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)4356
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5356
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)5065
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)5084
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5768
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)6981
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)7467
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lopez-Riggins Elementary)6667
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)7547
 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 Students556514
 7.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic535502
 6.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2012
 40%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%87.5%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lopez-Riggins Elementary

Students who attend Lopez-Riggins Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Cuates Middle
High : Los Fresnos High School

Students at Lopez-Riggins Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Lopez-Riggins Elementary.

Lopez-Riggins Elementary ranks 736th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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