Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Summary:

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary is a public elementary school in Roma, Texas, serving 552 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Roma Independent School District, which is ranked 109 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional performance on the STAAR tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 87.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 50.66%, and 93.9% were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.67%. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic (98.91%) and economically disadvantaged (94.02%) student population, yet it has consistently ranked among the top schools in Texas for the performance of specific student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District and the surrounding Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. This suggests that the school's educational practices and resources are effectively supporting student learning and achievement, even in a region with relatively lower-performing schools. The school's exceptional performance, particularly among traditionally underserved student populations, makes it a standout example in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 310 S Gate Rd
       Roma, TX  78584


(956) 849-7230

District: Roma Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,085 Help


Students who attend Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Roma Middle
High:    Roma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.9%
White:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roma Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.9%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary is 16.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary is $10,085. 4 elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Roma Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Roma Independent School District (Isd) 109th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.20 1286th 3884 66.9%
2010 54.32 2094th 3937 46.8%
2011 66.40 1413th 4095 65.5%
2012 67.67 1274th 4206 69.7%
2013 72.05 1067th 4221 74.7%
2014 64.11 1532nd 4260 64.0%
2015 72.64 1124th 4320 74.0%
2016 79.19 781st 4286 81.8%
2017 88.01 442nd 4329 89.8%
2018 80.28 673rd 4359 84.6%
2019 85.50 498th 4479 88.9%
2021 62.11 1441st 4578 68.5%
2022 95.20 167th 4581 96.4%
2023 96.88 100th 4647 97.8%
2024 97.42 89th 4675 98.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.76 85th 3226 97.4%
2019 93.12 72nd 3333 97.8%
2021 82.63 283rd 3446 91.8%
2022 96.87 29th 3487 99.2%
2023 97.91 24th 3556 99.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 2377th 3558 33.2%
2019 73.96 457th 3684 87.6%
2022 84.67 267th 3952 93.2%
2023 99.14 23rd 4086 99.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.75 143rd 4264 96.6%
2019 94.34 75th 4309 98.3%
2021 81.93 369th 4451 91.7%
2022 98.19 29th 4477 99.4%
2023 99.25 17th 4521 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 449th 4306 89.6%
2019 84.81 472nd 4348 89.1%
2021 76.93 792nd 4499 82.4%
2022 94.59 143rd 4561 96.9%
2023 95.66 122nd 4588 97.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.65 165th 3106 94.7%
2019 64.13 1229th 3184 61.4%
2021 35.23 2208th 3006 26.5%
2022 78.23 121st 2958 95.9%
2023 76.19 226th 2980 92.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.95 56th 4240 98.7%
2019 98.31 24th 4295 99.4%
2021 90.01 174th 4331 96.0%
2022 99.48 12th 4461 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 959th 4319 77.8%
2019 82.56 563rd 4357 87.1%
2021 43.91 2329th 4498 48.2%
2022 91.88 254th 4563 94.4%
2023 95.94 104th 4585 97.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.06 330th 4168 92.1%
2019 89.54 203rd 4188 95.2%
2021 70.92 856th 4329 80.2%
2022 96.70 65th 4376 98.5%
2023 98.19 30th 4401 99.3%
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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 Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 4 0 0 486 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 0 0 0 514 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 0 0 0 520 0 0 0 0 520
2012 0 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 542
2013 0 0 0 540 0 0 0 0 540
2014 1 0 0 535 0 0 0 0 536
2015 0 0 0 586 0 0 0 0 586
2016 0 0 0 619 0 0 0 0 619
2017 0 1 0 620 0 0 0 0 621
2018 2 0 0 578 0 0 0 0 580
2019 0 0 0 558 0 0 0 0 558
2020 1 0 0 590 0 0 0 0 591
2021 2 0 0 572 0 0 0 0 574
2022 8 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 526
2023 6 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 552

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 Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 490 37.0 13.2 44.5
2010 515 34.0 15.1 36.5
2011 520 33.8 15.3 24.8
2012 542 35.9 15.0 20.1
2013 540 36.0 14.9 94.3
2014 536 36.8 14.5 94.4
2015 586 38.0 15.4 90.4
2016 619 38.0 16.2 93.2
2017 621 38.8 15.9 91.1
2018 580 39.0 14.8 90.9
2019 558 37.5 14.8 93.2
2020 591 36.6 16.1 90.9
2021 574 35.6 16.1 92.2
2022 526 35.2 14.9 90.3
2023 552 34.2 16.1 94

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 Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 490 37.0 13.2 44.5
2010 515 34.0 15.1 36.5
2011 520 33.8 15.3 24.8
2012 542 35.9 15.0 20.1
2013 540 36.0 14.9 94.3
2014 536 36.8 14.5 94.4
2015 586 38.0 15.4 90.4
2016 619 38.0 16.2 93.2
2017 621 38.8 15.9 91.1
2018 580 39.0 14.8 90.9
2019 558 37.5 14.8 93.2
2020 591 36.6 16.1 90.9
2021 574 35.6 16.1 92.2
2022 526 35.2 14.9 90.3
2023 552 34.2 16.1 94

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 Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,249 (12.6%) $8,635 (87.4%) $9,884
2020 $1,349 (13.9%) $8,348 (86.1%) $9,697
2021 $2,123 (21.1%) $7,963 (79.0%) $10,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 498th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)5683
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))6980
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)6782
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))7184
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)6872
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))6875
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)6778
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))7585
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)5881
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))6275
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)8395
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))7883
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary)5578
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Roma Independent School District (Isd))7172
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558552
 1.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic558546
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White06
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%94%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Students at Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary.

Students who attend Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roma Middle
High : Roma High School

Yes! Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 89th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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