General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Summary:

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving 796 students in grades PK-5. This school is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked 566 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, with 99.37% of students identifying as Hispanic. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance - outperforming the district and state in 3rd and 4th grade reading, but underperforming in other areas like 5th grade reading, 3rd and 4th grade math, and 5th grade science. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and English Language Learners performing better than Special Education and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.91% to 94.85% over the past three years.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary generally performs better academically than other schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, but lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the nearby Roma Independent School District, such as Florence J. Scott Elementary and Roel A. & Celia R. Saenz Elementary. The school's declining performance over time and challenges in serving certain student subgroups suggest that it may need to focus on addressing these issues to improve and better serve its student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2801 W Eisenhower St
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582


(956) 370-4786

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
982nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,423 Help


Students who attend General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Middle
High:    Rio Grande City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  733

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.3%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd 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 73.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), Asian (0.3%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% 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...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary is 15.6, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary is $10,423. 7 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary 982nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.40 3021st 3465 12.8%
2005 46.29 2194th 3475 36.9%
2006 62.43 1395th 3476 59.9%
2007 61.02 1615th 3724 56.6%
2008 43.65 2489th 3768 33.9%
2009 53.09 2078th 3884 46.5%
2010 74.72 802nd 3937 79.6%
2011 72.42 1009th 4095 75.4%
2012 23.43 3716th 4206 11.7%
2013 47.44 2438th 4221 42.2%
2014 45.60 2609th 4260 38.8%
2015 55.43 2042nd 4320 52.7%
2016 43.18 2644th 4286 38.3%
2017 49.49 2000th 4329 53.8%
2018 47.69 2105th 4359 51.7%
2019 63.20 1350th 4479 69.9%
2021 11.39 4423rd 4578 3.4%
2022 34.66 3079th 4581 32.8%
2023 47.87 2309th 4647 50.3%
2024 73.90 982nd 4675 79.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.78 769th 3226 76.2%
2019 77.30 388th 3333 88.4%
2021 21.24 3137th 3446 9.0%
2022 44.51 1969th 3487 43.5%
2023 57.58 1275th 3556 64.1%
2024 76.03 559th 3638 84.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 2503rd 3558 29.7%
2019 46.45 1636th 3684 55.6%
2022 22.28 3556th 3952 10.0%
2023 38.80 2393rd 4086 41.4%
2024 70.71 767th 4261 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.93 1100th 4264 74.2%
2019 78.51 455th 4309 89.4%
2021 15.29 4272nd 4451 4.0%
2022 45.81 2439th 4477 45.5%
2023 58.21 1639th 4521 63.7%
2024 84.26 326th 4560 92.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.41 81st 112 27.7%
2019 53.36 38th 93 59.1%
2023 35.87 33rd 44 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 1695th 4306 60.6%
2019 66.78 1162nd 4348 73.3%
2021 12.36 4347th 4499 3.4%
2022 33.60 3198th 4561 29.9%
2023 56.56 1762nd 4588 61.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.64 2833rd 3106 8.8%
2019 25.98 2793rd 3184 12.3%
2021 6.02 2917th 3006 3.0%
2022 20.05 2698th 2958 8.8%
2023 14.92 2810th 2980 5.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.32 446th 4240 89.5%
2019 90.49 154th 4295 96.4%
2021 24.28 3773rd 4331 12.9%
2022 58.44 1517th 4461 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 2600th 4319 39.8%
2019 56.40 1635th 4357 62.5%
2021 12.64 4315th 4498 4.1%
2022 36.91 2934th 4563 35.7%
2023 41.81 2642nd 4585 42.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.56 1724th 4168 58.6%
2019 69.23 907th 4188 78.3%
2021 14.23 4176th 4329 3.5%
2022 42.04 2621st 4376 40.1%
2023 53.67 1835th 4401 58.3%
2024 79.51 550th 4431 87.6%
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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 General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 1 2 593 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 0 1 2 593 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 3 0 1 615 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 0 0 2 635 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 1 0 4 696 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2007 0 0 3 722 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 2 0 4 774 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2009 1 0 0 709 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 0 0 3 760 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2011 1 2 2 803 0 0 0 0 808
2012 1 2 2 713 0 0 0 0 718
2013 1 1 2 742 0 0 0 0 746
2014 0 1 2 784 1 1 0 0 789
2015 2 1 4 812 0 0 0 0 819
2016 0 0 2 839 0 0 0 0 841
2017 4 0 3 791 0 0 0 0 798
2018 9 0 3 717 0 0 0 0 729
2019 2 0 3 674 0 0 0 0 679
2020 2 0 2 695 0 0 0 0 699
2021 1 0 2 674 0 0 0 0 677
2022 3 0 2 630 0 0 0 0 635
2023 2 0 2 791 0 0 1 0 796
2024 2 0 2 728 0 0 1 0 733

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 General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 596 41.5 14.4 75.3
2003 596 41.5 14.4 75.3
2004 619 41.5 14.9 72.4
2005 637 42.2 15.1 60
2006 701 45.8 15.3 51.1
2007 725 50.0 14.5 39.2
2008 780 53.1 14.7 27.7
2009 710 49.5 14.3 17.3
2010 763 48.3 15.7 10.9
2011 808 49.5 16.3 3.2
2012 718 41.6 17.2 0
2013 746 43.0 17.3 87.7
2014 789 46.2 17.0 86.3
2015 819 49.0 16.7 86
2016 841 51.0 16.4 79.3
2017 798 50.0 15.9 79.2
2018 729 48.9 14.9 96.8
2019 679 48.5 13.9 91.2
2020 699 44.5 15.6 92.8
2021 677 45.3 14.9 92.9
2022 635 45.8 13.8 94.2
2023 796 49.2 16.1 94.8
2024 733 46.9 15.6 93.2

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 General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 596 41.5 14.4 75.3
2003 596 41.5 14.4 75.3
2004 619 41.5 14.9 72.4
2005 637 42.2 15.1 60
2006 701 45.8 15.3 51.1
2007 725 50.0 14.5 39.2
2008 780 53.1 14.7 27.7
2009 710 49.5 14.3 17.3
2010 763 48.3 15.7 10.9
2011 808 49.5 16.3 3.2
2012 718 41.6 17.2 0
2013 746 43.0 17.3 87.7
2014 789 46.2 17.0 86.3
2015 819 49.0 16.7 86
2016 841 51.0 16.4 79.3
2017 798 50.0 15.9 79.2
2018 729 48.9 14.9 96.8
2019 679 48.5 13.9 91.2
2020 699 44.5 15.6 92.8
2021 677 45.3 14.9 92.9
2022 635 45.8 13.8 94.2
2023 796 49.2 16.1 94.8
2024 733 46.9 15.6 93.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (8.3%) $9,247 (91.7%) $10,089
2020 $856 (9.1%) $8,546 (90.9%) $9,403
2021 $1,525 (14.6%) $8,899 (85.4%) $10,423

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

Impact of COVID-19 on General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1350th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2309th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)3747
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)5364
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)5228
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)4034
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)5550
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)7556
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary)6127
 34%
   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 Students679796
 17.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic674791
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%94.8%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 733 students attended General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary.

Students who attend General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Middle
High : Rio Grande City High School

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary ranks 982nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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