Dora Romero Elementary

Summary:

Dora Romero Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 587 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 241 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dora Romero Elementary has a unique demographic profile, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (97.1%) compared to the state average. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 848th out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 2,163rd out of 4,578 in 2020-2021. Its current 4-star rating places it in the top 18% of Texas elementary schools. The school performs particularly well for Hispanic students, ranking 479th out of 4,401 in 2022-2023, but struggles with English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 50% for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Dora Romero Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools like Laureles Elementary, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Rancho Verde Elementary, which ranks in the top 8% of Texas elementary schools. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (78.88% receive free or reduced-price lunch) likely contributes to the academic challenges it faces, and addressing the needs of these students could be crucial for improving overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9705 Cajun Blvd
       Brownsville, TX  78526


(956) 254-5000

District: Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,473 Help


Students who attend Dora Romero Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Cuates Middle
High:    Los Fresnos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  587

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.1%
White:
2.6%
American Indian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Dora Romero Elementary ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 77.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.1%), White (2.6%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dora Romero Elementary is 15.8. 6 elementary schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dora Romero Elementary is $10,473. 5 elementary schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dora Romero Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dora Romero Elementary 848th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dora Romero 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 Dora Romero Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 77.11 689th 4095 83.2%
2012 70.88 1093rd 4206 74.0%
2013 73.70 979th 4221 76.8%
2014 81.40 645th 4260 84.9%
2015 82.94 583rd 4320 86.5%
2016 68.26 1362nd 4286 68.2%
2017 58.08 1575th 4329 63.6%
2018 70.20 1024th 4359 76.5%
2019 75.21 866th 4479 80.7%
2021 47.63 2163rd 4578 52.8%
2022 58.58 1671st 4581 63.5%
2023 75.20 954th 4647 79.5%
2024 77.37 848th 4675 81.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 1458th 3226 54.8%
2019 64.18 872nd 3333 73.8%
2021 36.74 2260th 3446 34.4%
2022 45.42 1921st 3487 44.9%
2023 46.11 1903rd 3556 46.5%
2024 60.72 1122nd 3638 69.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.25 988th 3558 72.2%
2021 37.73 2201st 3799 42.1%
2022 40.63 2232nd 3952 43.5%
2023 34.74 2738th 4086 33.0%
2024 16.90 3998th 4261 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.88 343rd 4264 92.0%
2019 83.16 317th 4309 92.6%
2021 46.97 2251st 4451 49.4%
2022 62.46 1335th 4477 70.2%
2023 81.13 424th 4521 90.6%
2024 81.02 430th 4560 90.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 992nd 4306 77.0%
2019 72.40 914th 4348 79.0%
2021 46.92 2195th 4499 51.2%
2022 56.12 1779th 4561 61.0%
2023 79.67 712th 4588 84.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 917th 3106 70.5%
2019 58.27 1605th 3184 49.6%
2021 52.66 1676th 3006 44.2%
2022 67.02 983rd 2958 66.8%
2023 67.86 976th 2980 67.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 1618th 4240 61.8%
2019 66.94 947th 4295 78.0%
2021 46.11 2108th 4331 51.3%
2022 48.45 2200th 4461 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 1147th 4319 73.4%
2019 76.06 780th 4357 82.1%
2021 48.85 2035th 4498 54.8%
2022 59.53 1625th 4563 64.4%
2023 66.04 1306th 4585 71.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dora Romero Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.67 634th 4168 84.8%
2019 81.35 425th 4188 89.9%
2021 53.37 1728th 4329 60.1%
2022 66.36 1095th 4376 75.0%
2023 81.07 479th 4401 89.1%
2024 79.85 530th 4431 88.0%
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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 Dora Romero Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 19 0 1 444 3 0 0 0 467
2012 21 1 1 436 3 0 0 0 462
2013 15 0 0 429 2 0 1 0 447
2014 11 0 0 429 2 0 1 0 443
2015 9 0 0 436 0 0 2 0 447
2016 8 1 0 499 0 1 0 0 509
2017 11 1 1 577 0 1 0 0 591
2018 10 1 1 527 0 0 0 0 539
2019 5 0 1 526 1 0 0 0 533
2020 12 0 0 528 1 0 0 0 541
2021 9 0 0 515 0 0 0 0 524
2022 12 0 1 520 0 0 1 0 534
2023 15 0 0 570 1 0 1 0 587

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 Dora Romero Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 467 30.0 15.5 0
2012 462 28.9 15.9 0
2013 447 28.0 15.9 77.2
2014 443 29.0 15.2 73.6
2015 447 30.0 14.9 79
2016 509 30.0 16.9 79.8
2017 591 34.1 17.2 81.4
2018 539 35.1 15.3 79
2019 533 31.8 16.7 82.2
2020 541 32.6 16.5 82.6
2021 524 32.9 15.9 82.3
2022 534 36.7 14.5 80.7
2023 587 37.0 15.8 78.9

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 Dora Romero Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 467 30.0 15.5 0
2012 462 28.9 15.9 0
2013 447 28.0 15.9 77.2
2014 443 29.0 15.2 73.6
2015 447 30.0 14.9 79
2016 509 30.0 16.9 79.8
2017 591 34.1 17.2 81.4
2018 539 35.1 15.3 79
2019 533 31.8 16.7 82.2
2020 541 32.6 16.5 82.6
2021 524 32.9 15.9 82.3
2022 534 36.7 14.5 80.7
2023 587 37.0 15.8 78.9

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 Dora Romero Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $478 (5.0%) $9,070 (95.0%) $9,549
2020 $639 (6.6%) $9,026 (93.4%) $9,665
2021 $785 (7.5%) $9,688 (92.5%) $10,473

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dora Romero Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 866th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 954th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dora Romero Elementary)4854
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5159
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dora Romero Elementary)5650
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)6254
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dora Romero Elementary)4354
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5356
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dora Romero Elementary)5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dora Romero Elementary)5568
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)5768
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dora Romero Elementary)8266
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District)7467
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dora Romero Elementary)7849
 29%
   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 Students533587
 10.1%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic526570
 8.4%
Pacific Islander00
White515
 200%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.2%78.9%
 3.3%


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Dora Romero Elementary ranks 848th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Dora Romero Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

Students who attend Dora Romero Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Cuates Middle
High : Los Fresnos High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 587 students attended Dora Romero Elementary.


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