Ringgold Elementary

Summary:

Ringgold Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving 450 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school has shown mixed performance, outperforming the district and state in some STAAR assessments but underperforming in others, particularly for certain student subgroups.

Ringgold Elementary has performed well for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools in these categories. However, the school has struggled with the performance of its Special Education and Gifted and Talented student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools in these subgroups. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from the top 30% to the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 4 stars to 0 stars.

Ringgold Elementary's challenges may be partly due to the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's proximity to other low-performing elementary schools within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District suggests that the issues may be systemic within the district. In contrast, nearby schools in the Roma Independent School District, such as Veterans Memorial Elementary and Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary, have demonstrated stronger academic outcomes, indicating that with the right strategies and resources, Ringgold Elementary and other schools in the region can improve student performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1 S Fort Ringgold
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582


(956) 370-4421

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1338th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,410 Help


Students who attend Ringgold Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ringgold Middle
High:    Rio Grande City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
Asian:
0.4%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ringgold Elementary ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), Asian (0.4%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary is 14.4. 5 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla 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 Ringgold Elementary is $11,410, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ringgold Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.04 2721st 3465 21.5%
2005 35.46 2649th 3475 23.8%
2006 61.32 1459th 3476 58.0%
2007 76.83 640th 3724 82.8%
2008 59.88 1663rd 3768 55.9%
2009 79.46 526th 3884 86.5%
2010 79.73 477th 3937 87.9%
2011 81.79 381st 4095 90.7%
2012 43.21 2701st 4206 35.8%
2013 61.00 1670th 4221 60.4%
2014 79.17 766th 4260 82.0%
2015 66.81 1437th 4320 66.7%
2016 56.55 1976th 4286 53.9%
2017 46.67 2150th 4329 50.3%
2018 66.76 1170th 4359 73.2%
2019 65.07 1270th 4479 71.6%
2021 13.59 4312th 4578 5.8%
2022 47.15 2307th 4581 49.6%
2023 54.91 1887th 4647 59.4%
2024 64.97 1338th 4675 71.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.37 301st 3226 90.7%
2019 73.09 522nd 3333 84.3%
2021 26.44 2881st 3446 16.4%
2022 54.89 1366th 3487 60.8%
2023 58.90 1226th 3556 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.31 790th 3558 77.8%
2019 82.27 258th 3684 93.0%
2021 32.85 2571st 3799 32.3%
2022 36.81 2512th 3952 36.4%
2023 23.72 3554th 4086 13.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.59 387th 4264 90.9%
2019 77.23 494th 4309 88.5%
2021 17.74 4139th 4451 7.0%
2022 58.56 1571st 4477 64.9%
2023 64.63 1212th 4521 73.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.19 11th 112 90.2%
2019 65.17 21st 93 77.4%
2021 42.34 29th 56 48.2%
2022 34.36 34th 49 30.6%
2023 66.27 11th 44 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.77 1084th 4306 74.8%
2019 69.24 1065th 4348 75.5%
2021 13.61 4296th 4499 4.5%
2022 57.60 1691st 4561 62.9%
2023 56.99 1743rd 4588 62.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.18 2931st 3106 5.6%
2019 29.23 2708th 3184 14.9%
2021 1.92 2990th 3006 0.5%
2022 12.36 2835th 2958 4.2%
2023 15.68 2801st 2980 6.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.67 182nd 4240 95.7%
2019 85.04 267th 4295 93.8%
2021 29.10 3438th 4331 20.6%
2022 68.84 897th 4461 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 1350th 4319 68.7%
2019 57.94 1566th 4357 64.1%
2021 17.09 4056th 4498 9.8%
2022 40.66 2699th 4563 40.9%
2023 52.16 2032nd 4585 55.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ringgold Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.64 753rd 4168 81.9%
2019 70.68 843rd 4188 79.9%
2021 16.75 4068th 4329 6.0%
2022 53.82 1839th 4376 58.0%
2023 59.96 1481st 4401 66.3%
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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 Ringgold Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 19 0 0 1108 0 n/a n/a 0 1127
1990 24 0 0 854 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1991 4 0 0 773 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1992 2 0 0 676 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 5 0 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 8 0 1 787 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 5 0 3 843 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 5 0 3 843 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 7 0 4 850 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1998 3 1 1 631 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 2 1 0 610 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 1 0 1 591 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2001 1 0 1 636 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 2 0 5 515 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 2 0 5 515 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 2 0 2 506 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 1 0 4 535 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 0 0 2 429 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 0 0 2 413 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 1 2 1 406 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 2 0 3 520 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 2 0 2 518 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 0 0 0 530 0 0 2 0 532
2012 4 0 1 539 0 0 2 0 546
2013 4 0 1 483 0 0 1 0 489
2014 0 0 1 494 0 0 0 0 495
2015 2 0 0 481 0 0 0 0 483
2016 4 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 504
2017 4 0 0 509 0 0 0 0 513
2018 4 0 0 461 0 0 0 0 465
2019 0 0 1 450 0 0 0 0 451
2020 0 0 2 480 0 0 0 0 482
2021 0 0 2 442 0 0 0 0 444
2022 0 0 2 397 0 0 0 0 399
2023 1 0 2 447 0 0 0 0 450

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 Ringgold Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1127 n/a n/a n/a
1990 878 49.0 17.9 n/a
1991 777 48.9 15.8 n/a
1992 678 46.8 14.4 74.6
1993 543 41.0 13.2 74.4
1994 796 37.5 21.2 95
1995 851 46.8 18.2 89.5
1996 851 46.8 18.2 89.5
1997 861 47.8 18.0 49.4
1998 636 32.1 19.8 81.1
1999 613 32.0 19.2 41.4
2000 593 28.5 20.8 28.8
2001 638 31.7 20.1 40.8
2002 522 35.2 14.8 53.6
2003 522 35.2 14.8 53.6
2004 510 36.5 14.0 64.7
2005 540 33.7 16.0 65.9
2006 431 33.9 12.7 70.1
2007 415 33.8 12.3 57.8
2008 410 32.7 12.5 41.2
2009 525 33.2 15.8 28.6
2010 522 36.1 14.4 20.1
2011 532 35.6 14.9 11.1
2012 546 31.7 17.2 3.1
2013 489 32.9 14.8 89
2014 495 33.4 14.7 89.5
2015 483 34.0 14.2 83.9
2016 504 30.0 16.8 84.7
2017 513 33.3 15.3 72.5
2018 465 32.7 14.2 92.7
2019 451 32.5 13.8 94.9
2020 482 32.6 14.7 94.8
2021 444 31.8 13.9 91.9
2022 399 30.3 13.1 94.5
2023 450 31.1 14.4 94.7

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 Ringgold Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1127 n/a n/a n/a
1990 878 49.0 17.9 n/a
1991 777 48.9 15.8 n/a
1992 678 46.8 14.4 74.6
1993 543 41.0 13.2 74.4
1994 796 37.5 21.2 95
1995 851 46.8 18.2 89.5
1996 851 46.8 18.2 89.5
1997 861 47.8 18.0 49.4
1998 636 32.1 19.8 81.1
1999 613 32.0 19.2 41.4
2000 593 28.5 20.8 28.8
2001 638 31.7 20.1 40.8
2002 522 35.2 14.8 53.6
2003 522 35.2 14.8 53.6
2004 510 36.5 14.0 64.7
2005 540 33.7 16.0 65.9
2006 431 33.9 12.7 70.1
2007 415 33.8 12.3 57.8
2008 410 32.7 12.5 41.2
2009 525 33.2 15.8 28.6
2010 522 36.1 14.4 20.1
2011 532 35.6 14.9 11.1
2012 546 31.7 17.2 3.1
2013 489 32.9 14.8 89
2014 495 33.4 14.7 89.5
2015 483 34.0 14.2 83.9
2016 504 30.0 16.8 84.7
2017 513 33.3 15.3 72.5
2018 465 32.7 14.2 92.7
2019 451 32.5 13.8 94.9
2020 482 32.6 14.7 94.8
2021 444 31.8 13.9 91.9
2022 399 30.3 13.1 94.5
2023 450 31.1 14.4 94.7

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 Ringgold Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,119 (10.2%) $9,814 (89.8%) $10,933
2020 $1,143 (11.0%) $9,247 (89.0%) $10,390
2021 $1,956 (17.1%) $9,454 (82.9%) $11,410

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1270th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1887th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ringgold Elementary)3540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary)4238
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ringgold Elementary)4330
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3021
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary)2940
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3031
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Ringgold Elementary)6239
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary)5436
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ringgold Elementary)7657
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary)5976
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ringgold Elementary)7060
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4628
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451450
 0.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic450447
 0.7%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.9%94.7%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ringgold Elementary

Students at Ringgold Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Ringgold Elementary ranks 1338th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ringgold Middle
High : Rio Grande City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Ringgold Elementary.


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