Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Summary:

Daniel Ramirez Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 483 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. While the school has a highly homogeneous Hispanic student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages on standardized tests, with significant disparities in academic achievement across different student subgroups.

Despite increased per-student spending in recent years, Daniel Ramirez Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with its peers. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners may present unique challenges, and the school's performance lags behind some nearby schools within the same district, such as Aida C Escobar Elementary and Allen & William Arnold Elementary, which have demonstrated stronger academic outcomes.

Addressing the academic and demographic challenges at Daniel Ramirez Elementary will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader educational community. By addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population, the school can work to improve its performance and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1920 N Hibiscus
       Pharr, TX  78577-7201


(956) 354-2880

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3103rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,304 Help


Students who attend Daniel Ramirez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle
High:    Psja North Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.6%
White:
1.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Daniel Ramirez Elementary ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), White (1%), Pacific Islander (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel Ramirez Elementary is 16.6, which is the 9th best among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daniel Ramirez Elementary is $13,304, which is the 2nd highest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Daniel Ramirez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.97 1753rd 3465 49.4%
2005 55.34 1757th 3475 49.4%
2006 51.92 1955th 3476 43.8%
2007 39.39 2703rd 3724 27.4%
2008 30.79 3084th 3768 18.2%
2009 51.72 2146th 3884 44.7%
2010 38.97 2880th 3937 26.8%
2011 29.91 3399th 4095 17.0%
2012 14.88 3993rd 4206 5.1%
2013 19.16 3829th 4221 9.3%
2014 14.15 4007th 4260 5.9%
2015 34.31 3140th 4320 27.3%
2016 45.59 2518th 4286 41.3%
2017 39.21 2575th 4329 40.5%
2018 38.42 2657th 4359 39.0%
2019 43.99 2427th 4479 45.8%
2021 16.80 4090th 4578 10.7%
2022 28.93 3429th 4581 25.1%
2023 31.80 3283rd 4647 29.4%
2024 35.24 3103rd 4675 33.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 893rd 3226 72.3%
2019 57.18 1219th 3333 63.4%
2021 34.21 2413th 3446 30.0%
2022 41.14 2162nd 3487 38.0%
2023 46.98 1847th 3556 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.50 1497th 3558 57.9%
2019 76.34 397th 3684 89.2%
2021 35.02 2412th 3799 36.5%
2022 71.49 637th 3952 83.9%
2023 37.38 2516th 4086 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 1872nd 4264 56.1%
2019 59.04 1429th 4309 66.8%
2021 23.49 3822nd 4451 14.1%
2022 38.72 2917th 4477 34.8%
2023 46.54 2422nd 4521 46.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 2649th 4306 38.5%
2019 46.14 2268th 4348 47.8%
2021 21.06 3809th 4499 15.3%
2022 31.95 3301st 4561 27.6%
2023 35.09 3106th 4588 32.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.45 2379th 3184 25.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.70 759th 4240 82.1%
2019 73.09 662nd 4295 84.6%
2021 30.35 3340th 4331 22.9%
2022 50.49 2058th 4461 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 2427th 4319 43.8%
2019 42.78 2470th 4357 43.3%
2021 15.85 4141st 4498 7.9%
2022 27.00 3567th 4563 21.8%
2023 30.40 3378th 4585 26.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.11 2263rd 4168 45.7%
2019 50.53 1955th 4188 53.3%
2021 21.49 3802nd 4329 12.2%
2022 34.02 3164th 4376 27.7%
2023 37.98 2897th 4401 34.2%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Daniel Ramirez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 23 3 0 640 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1990 18 1 2 555 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1991 19 1 2 380 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 17 0 1 397 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1993 20 0 0 419 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 19 1 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 12 3 0 465 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 12 3 0 465 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 11 1 0 497 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 9 2 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 8 0 0 558 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 4 0 0 662 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2001 5 1 0 710 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 4 0 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 4 0 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 10 0 0 672 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2005 10 1 0 709 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 9 1 0 695 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2007 9 1 0 693 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2008 6 2 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2009 4 2 0 716 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2010 6 2 1 654 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 3 0 1 648 0 0 0 0 652
2012 3 1 2 693 0 0 0 0 699
2013 4 0 1 630 0 0 0 0 635
2014 8 0 1 573 0 0 0 0 582
2015 8 1 0 598 0 0 0 0 607
2016 5 0 0 564 0 0 0 0 569
2017 0 0 0 552 0 0 0 0 552
2018 0 0 0 555 0 0 0 0 555
2019 2 0 0 560 0 0 0 0 562
2020 1 0 0 530 0 0 0 0 531
2021 4 0 0 482 0 0 0 0 486
2022 8 0 0 457 0 0 0 0 465
2023 5 0 0 476 0 2 0 0 483

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 Daniel Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 n/a n/a n/a
1990 576 31.0 18.5 n/a
1991 402 31.0 12.9 n/a
1992 415 27.0 15.3 78.6
1993 439 29.0 15.1 87.9
1994 457 28.0 16.3 75.7
1995 480 28.0 17.1 58.1
1996 480 28.0 17.1 58.1
1997 509 30.0 17.0 46
1998 545 30.0 18.2 29.9
1999 566 32.4 17.5 31.3
2000 666 35.0 19.0 17.9
2001 716 42.0 17.0 10.8
2002 675 41.0 16.5 5.3
2003 675 41.0 16.5 5.3
2004 682 41.0 16.6 3.8
2005 720 41.8 17.2 3.1
2006 705 40.5 17.4 0
2007 703 41.0 17.1 0
2008 705 41.7 16.9 0
2009 722 43.1 16.7 0
2010 663 44.0 15.0 0
2011 652 39.0 16.7 0
2012 699 40.0 17.4 0
2013 635 36.2 17.5 94.2
2014 582 32.9 17.6 94.2
2015 607 36.0 16.8 93.2
2016 569 36.0 15.8 93.7
2017 552 33.0 16.6 93.5
2018 555 33.0 16.7 92.8
2019 562 35.2 15.9 96.3
2020 531 36.2 14.6 98.1
2021 486 33.7 14.3 94.2
2022 465 31.8 14.5 95.5
2023 483 29.0 16.6 95.7

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 Daniel Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 n/a n/a n/a
1990 576 31.0 18.5 n/a
1991 402 31.0 12.9 n/a
1992 415 27.0 15.3 78.6
1993 439 29.0 15.1 87.9
1994 457 28.0 16.3 75.7
1995 480 28.0 17.1 58.1
1996 480 28.0 17.1 58.1
1997 509 30.0 17.0 46
1998 545 30.0 18.2 29.9
1999 566 32.4 17.5 31.3
2000 666 35.0 19.0 17.9
2001 716 42.0 17.0 10.8
2002 675 41.0 16.5 5.3
2003 675 41.0 16.5 5.3
2004 682 41.0 16.6 3.8
2005 720 41.8 17.2 3.1
2006 705 40.5 17.4 0
2007 703 41.0 17.1 0
2008 705 41.7 16.9 0
2009 722 43.1 16.7 0
2010 663 44.0 15.0 0
2011 652 39.0 16.7 0
2012 699 40.0 17.4 0
2013 635 36.2 17.5 94.2
2014 582 32.9 17.6 94.2
2015 607 36.0 16.8 93.2
2016 569 36.0 15.8 93.7
2017 552 33.0 16.6 93.5
2018 555 33.0 16.7 92.8
2019 562 35.2 15.9 96.3
2020 531 36.2 14.6 98.1
2021 486 33.7 14.3 94.2
2022 465 31.8 14.5 95.5
2023 483 29.0 16.6 95.7

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 Daniel Ramirez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (13.0%) $9,271 (87.0%) $10,658
2020 $1,356 (11.7%) $10,201 (88.3%) $11,557
2021 $2,745 (20.6%) $10,559 (79.4%) $13,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Daniel 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 2427th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3283rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)3938
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)5427
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)8022
 58%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)2715
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)3038
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)4824
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)4350
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)6146
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)5327
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Daniel Ramirez Elementary)6756
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562483
 14.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic560476
 15%
Pacific Islander02
White25
 150%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%95.7%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Daniel Ramirez Elementary.

Students at Daniel Ramirez Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

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

Middle : Liberty Middle
High : Psja North Early College High School

Daniel Ramirez Elementary ranks 3103rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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