Cash Elementary

Summary:

Cash Elementary is a public elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 623 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 756 out of 968 districts in the state.

Cash Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school within its district, with strong academic outcomes, particularly for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups. The school generally outperforms the district and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with 54.55% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 42.9% for the district and 53.96% for the state. Cash Elementary has a higher statewide ranking and rating compared to other schools in the district, ranking 1909 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy, Cash Elementary generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, rankings, and ratings. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 87% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While Cash Elementary performs well overall, there are still areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in 5th-grade science proficiency.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 N Ponciana St
       San Benito, TX  78586-5442


(956) 361-6700

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1909th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,078 Help


Students who attend Cash Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Jordan Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.9%
White:
1.7%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Cash Elementary ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cash Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.7%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cash Elementary is 16.6. 8 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cash Elementary is $10,078. 9 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cash Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cash Elementary 1909th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cash Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Benito Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Consolidated Independent School District 756th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cash Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.01 2309th 3465 33.4%
2005 29.61 2875th 3475 17.3%
2006 25.76 2993rd 3476 13.9%
2007 29.02 3108th 3724 16.5%
2008 44.46 2447th 3768 35.1%
2009 54.46 2007th 3884 48.3%
2010 58.49 1860th 3937 52.8%
2011 61.13 1755th 4095 57.1%
2012 49.24 2332nd 4206 44.6%
2013 47.13 2458th 4221 41.8%
2014 58.54 1854th 4260 56.5%
2015 63.24 1605th 4320 62.8%
2016 59.12 1820th 4286 57.5%
2017 68.35 1104th 4329 74.5%
2018 88.78 393rd 4359 91.0%
2019 82.25 615th 4479 86.3%
2021 37.36 2719th 4578 40.6%
2022 65.76 1328th 4581 71.0%
2023 60.38 1588th 4647 65.8%
2024 54.07 1909th 4675 59.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.86 285th 3226 91.2%
2019 86.72 165th 3333 95.0%
2021 30.25 2646th 3446 23.2%
2022 55.87 1321st 3487 62.1%
2023 49.35 1713th 3556 51.8%
2024 43.14 1999th 3638 45.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.34 223rd 3558 93.7%
2019 79.47 325th 3684 91.2%
2021 38.66 2147th 3799 43.5%
2022 52.33 1428th 3952 63.9%
2023 51.02 1583rd 4086 61.3%
2024 62.42 1126th 4261 73.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.25 84th 4264 98.0%
2019 91.47 128th 4309 97.0%
2021 48.06 2168th 4451 51.3%
2022 72.37 782nd 4477 82.5%
2023 68.39 1003rd 4521 77.8%
2024 64.44 1226th 4560 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.97 404th 4306 90.6%
2019 82.30 548th 4348 87.4%
2021 36.02 2807th 4499 37.6%
2022 56.72 1737th 4561 61.9%
2023 57.89 1699th 4588 63.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 10th 3106 99.7%
2019 67.37 1002nd 3184 68.5%
2021 45.56 1923rd 3006 36.0%
2022 56.98 1557th 2958 47.4%
2023 62.77 1297th 2980 56.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.16 116th 4240 97.3%
2019 86.84 218th 4295 94.9%
2021 40.80 2514th 4331 42.0%
2022 74.46 637th 4461 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 405th 4319 90.6%
2019 76.05 781st 4357 82.1%
2021 40.17 2541st 4498 43.5%
2022 71.35 1058th 4563 76.8%
2023 60.45 1553rd 4585 66.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cash Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.90 148th 4168 96.4%
2019 86.74 268th 4188 93.6%
2021 45.27 2228th 4329 48.5%
2022 72.80 804th 4376 81.6%
2023 67.52 1063rd 4401 75.8%
2024 64.13 1226th 4431 72.3%
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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 Cash Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 62 2 1 573 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 48 2 1 570 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 61 2 1 592 0 n/a n/a -114 542
1992 47 1 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1993 38 1 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 35 1 0 550 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 15 0 0 493 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 15 0 0 493 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 20 0 0 549 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 16 0 0 530 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 20 0 0 539 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 24 0 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 15 0 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 15 0 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2003 15 0 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2004 13 0 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 10 1 1 496 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 10 1 0 500 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 7 1 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 10 0 0 610 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2009 4 1 1 585 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 1 4 1 586 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2011 0 0 0 580 0 1 0 0 581
2012 3 0 0 584 0 0 0 0 587
2013 2 0 2 600 0 0 0 0 604
2014 3 0 3 582 0 0 1 0 589
2015 6 0 3 589 0 0 0 0 598
2016 7 0 2 621 0 0 2 0 632
2017 4 1 0 623 0 0 3 0 631
2018 6 1 0 599 0 0 2 0 608
2019 6 0 0 746 0 0 3 0 755
2020 7 1 0 711 0 0 3 0 722
2021 7 0 0 651 0 0 1 0 659
2022 5 1 0 594 0 0 0 0 600
2023 8 0 0 614 0 0 1 0 623
2024 11 2 0 617 0 0 0 0 630

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 Cash Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 621 33.0 18.8 n/a
1991 542 71.7 7.5 n/a
1992 645 29.7 21.7 69.6
1993 608 31.0 19.6 80.1
1994 586 28.5 20.6 71
1995 508 27.1 18.7 71.9
1996 508 27.1 18.7 71.9
1997 569 29.9 19.0 51.5
1998 546 30.4 18.0 39.4
1999 559 32.5 17.2 37
2000 526 33.3 15.8 27
2001 524 29.9 17.5 16.6
2002 509 28.2 18.0 0.2
2003 509 28.2 18.0 0.2
2004 475 28.0 17.0 0
2005 508 28.0 18.1 0
2006 511 28.4 18.0 0
2007 572 30.5 18.8 0
2008 620 33.0 18.8 0
2009 591 32.0 18.4 0
2010 592 33.4 17.7 0
2011 581 33.3 17.4 0
2012 587 32.8 17.8 0
2013 604 32.2 18.7 65.1
2014 589 33.0 17.8 65.2
2015 598 29.0 20.6 82.4
2016 632 33.0 19.1 81.8
2017 631 36.8 17.1 86.7
2018 608 35.2 17.2 84.2
2019 755 39.1 19.3 89.1
2020 722 41.4 17.4 84.9
2021 659 40.2 16.3 88.3
2022 600 38.6 15.5 87
2023 623 36.5 17.0 87.5
2024 630 37.9 16.6 84.1

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 Cash Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 621 33.0 18.8 n/a
1991 542 71.7 7.5 n/a
1992 645 29.7 21.7 69.6
1993 608 31.0 19.6 80.1
1994 586 28.5 20.6 71
1995 508 27.1 18.7 71.9
1996 508 27.1 18.7 71.9
1997 569 29.9 19.0 51.5
1998 546 30.4 18.0 39.4
1999 559 32.5 17.2 37
2000 526 33.3 15.8 27
2001 524 29.9 17.5 16.6
2002 509 28.2 18.0 0.2
2003 509 28.2 18.0 0.2
2004 475 28.0 17.0 0
2005 508 28.0 18.1 0
2006 511 28.4 18.0 0
2007 572 30.5 18.8 0
2008 620 33.0 18.8 0
2009 591 32.0 18.4 0
2010 592 33.4 17.7 0
2011 581 33.3 17.4 0
2012 587 32.8 17.8 0
2013 604 32.2 18.7 65.1
2014 589 33.0 17.8 65.2
2015 598 29.0 20.6 82.4
2016 632 33.0 19.1 81.8
2017 631 36.8 17.1 86.7
2018 608 35.2 17.2 84.2
2019 755 39.1 19.3 89.1
2020 722 41.4 17.4 84.9
2021 659 40.2 16.3 88.3
2022 600 38.6 15.5 87
2023 623 36.5 17.0 87.5
2024 630 37.9 16.6 84.1

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 Cash Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,078 (11.7%) $8,144 (88.3%) $9,222
2020 $1,033 (10.6%) $8,691 (89.4%) $9,724
2021 $1,420 (14.1%) $8,658 (85.9%) $10,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cash Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 615th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1588th of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cash Elementary)5654
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cash Elementary)6842
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cash Elementary)5544
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cash Elementary)7357
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cash Elementary)5952
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cash Elementary)6856
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cash Elementary)7943
 36%
   5th Grade Science (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5226
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755623
 17.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic746614
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White68
 33.3%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.1%87.5%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cash Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Cash Elementary.

Students at Cash Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Cash Elementary ranks 1909th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cash Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Jordan Middle
High : San Benito High School


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