Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Summary:

Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas that serves 510 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This predominantly Hispanic school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional academic performance across various student subgroups.

Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary has consistently outperformed state and district averages on the STAAR tests, with high proficiency rates in reading, mathematics, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 80% of 3rd-grade students, 90% of 4th-grade students, and 77% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly surpassing the state and Roma Independent School District averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy given that 87.45% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary's exceptional performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school has also demonstrated a strong focus on equity and inclusion. The school's students, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, have consistently outperformed their peers at nearby schools, such as Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary and Roque Guerra Junior Elementary within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This achievement is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4186 W Us Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582

(956) 849-8450

District: Roma Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,355

Students who attend Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ramiro Barrera Middle
High:	Roma High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary is $11,355, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Roma Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary 56^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Roma Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	11.97	4394^th	4578	4.0%
2022	69.66	1161^st	4581	74.7%
2023	79.34	788^th	4647	83.0%
2024	98.08	56^th	4675	98.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	17.63	3293^rd	3446	4.4%
2022	78.95	387^th	3487	88.9%
2023	85.58	242^nd	3556	93.2%
2024	98.18	24^th	3638	99.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	21.56	3592^nd	3952	9.1%
2023	58.25	1175^th	4086	71.2%
2024	83.02	346^th	4261	91.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.47	4218^th	4451	5.2%
2022	79.37	479^th	4477	89.3%
2023	88.64	195^th	4521	95.7%
2024	99.59	10^th	4560	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	7.40	4483^rd	4499	0.4%
2022	77.22	793^rd	4561	82.6%
2023	83.87	555^th	4588	87.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	6.75	2896^th	3006	3.7%
2022	37.51	2284^th	2958	22.8%
2023	69.40	869^th	2980	70.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.48	4132^nd	4331	4.6%
2022	86.70	261^st	4461	94.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.56	3552^nd	4498	21.0%
2022	59.41	1631^st	4563	64.3%
2023	72.34	1043^rd	4585	77.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	15.54	4124^th	4329	4.7%
2022	74.49	729^th	4376	83.3%
2023	83.51	418^th	4401	90.5%
2024	98.93	14^th	4431	99.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2019	2	528	530
2020	3	526	529
2021	2	525	527
2022	2	483	485
2023	4	506	510
2024	0	495	495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	530	33.4	15.8	88.3
2020	529	36.5	14.4	88.5
2021	527	35.6	14.7	93
2022	485	34.7	13.9	92.4
2023	510	36.1	14.1	87.5
2024	495	35.7	13.8	90.7

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 Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	530	33.4	15.8	88.3
2020	529	36.5	14.4	88.5
2021	527	35.6	14.7	93
2022	485	34.7	13.9	92.4
2023	510	36.1	14.1	87.5
2024	495	35.7	13.8	90.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,662 (15.5%)	$9,084 (84.5%)	$10,746
2020	$1,454 (13.5%)	$9,282 (86.5%)	$10,736
2021	$2,241 (19.7%)	$9,114 (80.3%)	$11,355

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	510	3.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	528	506	4.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.3%	87.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4186 W Us Hwy 83	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-8450	495	36	13.8	90.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	495 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.1	56^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.8%		79.3	788^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.0%	732						81.4	90.9	77.5	84.3	93.9	91.6	90.1	$11,355	$2,241	$9,114
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4772 E Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1717	487	35	14.0	92.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	487 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.3	635^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.4%		83.6	621^st of 4647 public elementary schools	86.6%	14						70.0	47.1	70.1	75.0	58.0	88.2	41.6	$11,654	$2,270	$9,384
Idea Rio Grande City Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2803 W Monarch Ln	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 263-4900	733	33	22.1	88.4%	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	708 (96.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.8	1927^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.8%		49.3	2225^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.1%	298						47.2	46.6	60.0	28.0	46.6	50.0	30.8	$8,508	$1,709	$6,799
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2801 W Eisenhower St	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4786	733	47	15.6	93.2%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	728 (99.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	73.9	982^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	79.0%		47.9	2309^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.3%	1327						60.0	80.2	43.9	56.2	51.9	60.2	38.8	$10,423	$1,525	$8,899
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 S Gate Rd	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-7230	515	39	13.1	86.8%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.4	89^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.1%		96.9	100^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.8%	11						73.0	87.8	86.4	69.7	93.9	89.0	74.7	$10,085	$2,123	$7,963
Roque Guerra Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1600 W Main St	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4773	626	44	14.1	98.2%	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	622 (99.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.6	3831^st of 4675 public elementary schools	18.1%		20.9	3945^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.1%	114						32.7	36.6	25.0	26.5	50.5	15.9	2.3	$10,584	$1,570	$9,014
Florence J Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1175	510	33	15.3	80.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	510 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99	21^st of 4675 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.9	31^st of 4647 public elementary schools	99.3%	10						83.6	94.3	88.0	87.7	91.4	90.9	81.8	$10,896	$2,056	$8,840
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1400 N Lopez St	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4214	435	33	13.0	99.8%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	434 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.8	3006^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.7%		27.3	3557^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.5%	551						55.6	33.3	23.8	70.4	44.8	17.5	7.9	$10,875	$1,944	$8,931
Ringgold Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1 S Fort Ringgold	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4421	474	31	15.5	96.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	471 (99.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	1338^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.4%		54.9	1887^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.4%	549	18.8	16.7	37.5	14.3	0.0	37.0	39.2	60.6	61.8	49.0	56.9	46.2	$11,410	$1,956	$9,454
Emma Vera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 N Us Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-4552	483	33	14.6	82.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	483 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.6	4^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.4	13^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.7%	9						98.3	92.3	97.1	100.0	93.6	97.1	80.0	$9,599	$1,987	$7,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary

What schools do graduates of Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ramiro Barrera Middle
High : Roma High School

What is the racial makeup of Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary?

Students at Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Is Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary a good school?

Yes! Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 56^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

What district is Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary in?

Roma Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary.

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