Rio Hondo Elementary

Summary:

Rio Hondo Elementary is a public elementary school serving 624 students in grades PK-4 in the Rio Hondo Independent School District, located in Rio Hondo, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, making up 94.07% of the student body.

Despite its large student population, Rio Hondo Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments across grades 3 and 4. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 45.36% of 3rd graders and 46.73% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The performance gap is even wider in Mathematics, with only 35.35% of 3rd graders and 24.55% of 4th graders at Rio Hondo Elementary being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with the percentage of students meeting proficiency standards dropping significantly in 2020-2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Rio Hondo Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and has a below-average SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

Interestingly, Rio Hondo Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 35% of Texas elementary schools for male students and English Language Learners, but in the top 40% for White students. The school's high poverty rates, with 86.54% to 91.27% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to its underperformance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lee H. Means Elementary in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Rio Hondo Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures. However, some nearby schools, such as Downs Fine Arts Academy in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, also struggle with academic performance and have similar rankings and ratings to Rio Hondo Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 700 N Reynolds St
       Rio Hondo, TX  78583-0220


(956) 748-1050

District: Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2914th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,936 Help


Students who attend Rio Hondo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rio Hondo Middle
High:    Rio Hondo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
5.3%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Hondo Elementary ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (5.3%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Hondo Elementary is $9,936.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd) 704th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Hondo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.13 4203rd 4578 8.2%
2022 33.37 3164th 4581 30.9%
2023 33.27 3204th 4647 31.1%
2024 38.23 2914th 4675 37.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.15 3429th 3446 0.5%
2022 24.55 3003rd 3487 13.9%
2023 37.50 2387th 3556 32.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.24 3588th 3799 5.6%
2022 23.52 3482nd 3952 11.9%
2023 24.72 3499th 4086 14.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.52 4060th 4451 8.8%
2022 38.27 2941st 4477 34.3%
2023 40.14 2860th 4521 36.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.43 18th 56 67.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.98 4155th 4499 7.6%
2022 42.88 2598th 4561 43.0%
2023 39.88 2792nd 4588 39.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.92 1905th 2958 35.6%
2023 57.15 1611th 2980 45.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.20 4275th 4331 1.3%
2022 35.95 3095th 4461 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.80 4078th 4498 9.3%
2022 26.46 3608th 4563 20.9%
2023 30.71 3361st 4585 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.50 3923rd 4329 9.4%
2022 39.96 2757th 4376 37.0%
2023 38.22 2885th 4401 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.92 1871st 3106 39.8%
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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 Rio Hondo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 59 1 0 813 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1990 52 2 0 809 0 n/a n/a 0 863
1991 49 2 1 813 0 n/a n/a -117 748
1992 54 1 0 862 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1993 56 0 0 868 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1994 57 0 0 878 0 n/a n/a 0 935
1995 49 0 0 936 2 n/a n/a 0 987
1996 49 0 0 936 2 n/a n/a 0 987
1997 35 0 0 711 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 30 0 0 690 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 31 0 1 658 6 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 35 0 0 689 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 29 0 0 657 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 28 1 0 703 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2003 28 1 0 703 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2004 23 1 0 595 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 27 1 0 634 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2006 24 2 0 654 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 30 1 0 651 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 30 1 1 680 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2009 27 2 0 653 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2010 24 1 0 618 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 19 1 0 604 0 0 0 0 624
2012 22 1 0 537 0 0 0 0 560
2013 30 3 0 537 0 0 0 0 570
2014 40 2 0 530 0 0 0 0 572
2015 39 1 0 542 0 1 0 0 583
2016 29 1 0 525 0 0 0 0 555
2017 34 1 0 460 0 0 1 0 496
2018 41 1 0 465 0 0 0 0 507
2019 14 1 0 509 0 0 0 0 524
2020 25 1 0 706 0 0 2 0 734
2021 26 0 0 659 0 0 2 0 687
2022 25 1 0 578 0 0 1 0 605
2023 33 0 0 587 0 0 4 0 624

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 Rio Hondo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 n/a n/a n/a
1990 863 50.0 17.2 n/a
1991 748 24.0 31.1 n/a
1992 917 51.0 17.9 72.6
1993 924 54.0 17.1 83.1
1994 935 56.0 16.7 72.4
1995 987 59.0 16.7 56.1
1996 987 59.0 16.7 56.1
1997 747 46.3 16.1 36
1998 721 47.4 15.2 24.3
1999 696 44.2 15.7 16.2
2000 725 44.8 16.2 83.3
2001 686 45.1 15.2 65.7
2002 732 43.2 16.9 28.4
2003 732 43.2 16.9 28.4
2004 621 36.0 17.3 2.9
2005 662 42.1 15.7 0.6
2006 680 36.9 18.4 0.4
2007 683 35.9 19.0 n/a
2008 713 37.1 19.2 0
2009 683 38.0 17.9 0
2010 644 38.3 16.7 0
2011 624 36.9 16.8 0
2012 560 35.4 15.7 0
2013 570 35.7 15.9 87
2014 572 34.5 16.5 87.9
2015 583 33.0 17.6 87.3
2016 555 33.0 16.8 88.5
2017 496 34.1 14.5 83.9
2018 507 29.5 17.1 82.4
2019 524 28.4 18.4 87.4
2020 734 46.0 15.9 91
2021 687 40.8 16.8 91.3
2022 605 40.9 14.7 88.1
2023 624 40.9 15.2 86.5

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 Rio Hondo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 n/a n/a n/a
1990 863 50.0 17.2 n/a
1991 748 24.0 31.1 n/a
1992 917 51.0 17.9 72.6
1993 924 54.0 17.1 83.1
1994 935 56.0 16.7 72.4
1995 987 59.0 16.7 56.1
1996 987 59.0 16.7 56.1
1997 747 46.3 16.1 36
1998 721 47.4 15.2 24.3
1999 696 44.2 15.7 16.2
2000 725 44.8 16.2 83.3
2001 686 45.1 15.2 65.7
2002 732 43.2 16.9 28.4
2003 732 43.2 16.9 28.4
2004 621 36.0 17.3 2.9
2005 662 42.1 15.7 0.6
2006 680 36.9 18.4 0.4
2007 683 35.9 19.0 n/a
2008 713 37.1 19.2 0
2009 683 38.0 17.9 0
2010 644 38.3 16.7 0
2011 624 36.9 16.8 0
2012 560 35.4 15.7 0
2013 570 35.7 15.9 87
2014 572 34.5 16.5 87.9
2015 583 33.0 17.6 87.3
2016 555 33.0 16.8 88.5
2017 496 34.1 14.5 83.9
2018 507 29.5 17.1 82.4
2019 524 28.4 18.4 87.4
2020 734 46.0 15.9 91
2021 687 40.8 16.8 91.3
2022 605 40.9 14.7 88.1
2023 624 40.9 15.2 86.5

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 Rio Hondo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,531 (15.2%) $8,531 (84.8%) $10,062
2020 $915 (9.2%) $9,074 (90.8%) $9,989
2021 $667 (6.7%) $9,268 (93.3%) $9,936

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Hondo Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524624
 19.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic509587
 15.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1433
 135.7%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%86.5%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Hondo Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Rio Hondo Elementary.

Students who attend Rio Hondo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rio Hondo Middle
High : Rio Hondo High School

Rio Hondo Elementary ranks 2914th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rio Hondo Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 5% White.


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