La Paloma Elementary

Summary:

La Paloma Elementary is a public elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 446 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 Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While La Paloma Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (98.43%) compared to the state average, the school has consistently underperformed on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science. In 2023-2024, only 22.73% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's performance also varies across different student groups, with Migrant students performing well but Special Education students ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, over 90% of La Paloma's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Interestingly, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy, perform significantly better on STAAR assessments, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes. While La Paloma's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2 suggests that staffing levels may not be the primary driver of the school's academic challenges, the lower spending per student compared to the state average may indicate a need for additional resources and targeted investments to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 35076 Padilla St
       San Benito, TX  78586-9714


(956) 361-6780

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3815th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,989 Help


Students who attend La Paloma Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    San Benito Riverside Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
2.5%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.2% Help


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Compare Details La Paloma Elementary ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th 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 24.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), White (2.5%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Paloma Elementary is 19, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Paloma Elementary is $9,989, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Paloma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Paloma Elementary 3815th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See La Paloma Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


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 La Paloma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.82 1498th 3465 56.8%
2005 39.83 2493rd 3475 28.3%
2006 24.42 3043rd 3476 12.5%
2007 19.25 3413th 3724 8.4%
2008 33.36 2982nd 3768 20.9%
2009 17.72 3603rd 3884 7.2%
2010 14.81 3736th 3937 5.1%
2011 28.93 3438th 4095 16.0%
2012 33.48 3236th 4206 23.1%
2013 38.78 2935th 4221 30.5%
2014 51.93 2209th 4260 48.1%
2015 28.07 3434th 4320 20.5%
2016 29.16 3330th 4286 22.3%
2017 31.57 3055th 4329 29.4%
2018 49.72 2002nd 4359 54.1%
2019 45.93 2292nd 4479 48.8%
2021 23.19 3627th 4578 20.8%
2022 42.64 2576th 4581 43.8%
2023 49.97 2180th 4647 53.1%
2024 24.04 3815th 4675 18.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 1306th 3226 59.5%
2019 50.39 1543rd 3333 53.7%
2021 25.73 2923rd 3446 15.2%
2022 55.34 1345th 3487 61.4%
2023 50.87 1635th 3556 54.0%
2024 32.66 2622nd 3638 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.25 2957th 3684 19.7%
2021 18.87 3723rd 3799 2.0%
2022 26.61 3262nd 3952 17.5%
2023 43.53 2046th 4086 49.9%
2024 33.75 2998th 4261 29.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.52 1177th 4264 72.4%
2019 60.34 1340th 4309 68.9%
2021 33.30 3171st 4451 28.8%
2022 58.83 1549th 4477 65.4%
2023 64.28 1242nd 4521 72.5%
2024 38.48 2986th 4560 34.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 61st 112 45.5%
2019 44.72 54th 93 41.9%
2021 57.10 14th 56 75.0%
2022 67.59 11th 49 77.6%
2023 78.76 4th 44 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 2721st 4306 36.8%
2019 39.04 2740th 4348 37.0%
2021 27.83 3331st 4499 26.0%
2022 40.73 2726th 4561 40.2%
2023 54.14 1912th 4588 58.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 1694th 4240 60.0%
2019 61.53 1240th 4295 71.1%
2021 31.60 3246th 4331 25.1%
2022 59.57 1441st 4461 67.7%
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Rank History for Male students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.65 1496th 4319 65.4%
2019 53.21 1810th 4357 58.5%
2021 19.82 3880th 4498 13.7%
2022 44.40 2488th 4563 45.5%
2023 45.24 2436th 4585 46.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Paloma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.48 1572nd 4168 62.3%
2019 52.91 1798th 4188 57.1%
2021 28.82 3308th 4329 23.6%
2022 49.43 2126th 4376 51.4%
2023 56.38 1683rd 4401 61.8%
2024 33.65 3194th 4431 27.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

La Paloma Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for La Paloma Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 0 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1990 1 0 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 0 0 0 150 0 n/a n/a -31 119
1992 0 0 0 193 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 1 0 0 187 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 1 0 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 0 0 0 226 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 0 0 0 226 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 1 0 0 298 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 2 0 0 295 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 3 0 0 366 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 1 0 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 3 0 0 494 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 0 1 0 594 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 0 1 0 594 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 0 0 0 616 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 0 3 0 673 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 0 3 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 2 2 0 713 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 1 0 0 667 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2009 1 0 0 665 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 1 0 2 648 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 0 0 0 616 0 0 2 0 618
2012 4 1 2 470 0 0 2 0 479
2013 1 1 0 466 0 0 3 0 471
2014 2 0 0 433 0 0 2 0 437
2015 3 0 0 438 0 0 2 0 443
2016 3 1 0 405 0 0 2 0 411
2017 2 1 0 396 0 0 4 0 403
2018 0 1 0 419 0 0 3 0 423
2019 1 1 0 502 0 0 0 0 504
2020 2 1 0 491 0 0 1 0 495
2021 3 1 0 475 0 0 0 0 479
2022 3 0 0 419 0 0 0 0 422
2023 6 1 0 439 0 0 0 0 446
2024 12 1 0 469 0 0 0 0 482

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 La Paloma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 143 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 11.0 12.0 n/a
1991 119 17.4 6.8 n/a
1992 193 12.4 15.5 92.2
1993 188 12.0 15.7 95.2
1994 187 11.5 16.3 94.7
1995 226 14.5 15.6 93.4
1996 226 14.5 15.6 93.4
1997 299 15.5 19.3 66.2
1998 297 18.3 16.2 45.1
1999 369 18.4 20.1 29
2000 442 26.5 16.7 18.3
2001 498 27.8 17.9 9.2
2002 595 29.9 19.9 0.3
2003 595 29.9 19.9 0.3
2004 616 32.0 19.3 0
2005 676 33.3 20.3 0
2006 656 32.4 20.2 0
2007 717 33.5 21.4 0
2008 668 34.2 19.5 0
2009 666 35.2 18.9 0
2010 651 34.6 18.8 0
2011 618 33.8 18.2 0
2012 479 27.3 17.5 0
2013 471 26.8 17.5 81.5
2014 437 29.0 15.0 76.4
2015 443 29.0 15.2 80.1
2016 411 26.0 15.8 80.5
2017 403 24.7 16.2 86.6
2018 423 25.7 16.4 86.5
2019 504 31.0 16.2 93.1
2020 495 28.8 17.1 90.3
2021 479 29.6 16.1 93.3
2022 422 26.4 15.9 91.7
2023 446 25.9 17.2 90.8
2024 482 25.2 19.0 94.2

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 La Paloma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 143 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 11.0 12.0 n/a
1991 119 17.4 6.8 n/a
1992 193 12.4 15.5 92.2
1993 188 12.0 15.7 95.2
1994 187 11.5 16.3 94.7
1995 226 14.5 15.6 93.4
1996 226 14.5 15.6 93.4
1997 299 15.5 19.3 66.2
1998 297 18.3 16.2 45.1
1999 369 18.4 20.1 29
2000 442 26.5 16.7 18.3
2001 498 27.8 17.9 9.2
2002 595 29.9 19.9 0.3
2003 595 29.9 19.9 0.3
2004 616 32.0 19.3 0
2005 676 33.3 20.3 0
2006 656 32.4 20.2 0
2007 717 33.5 21.4 0
2008 668 34.2 19.5 0
2009 666 35.2 18.9 0
2010 651 34.6 18.8 0
2011 618 33.8 18.2 0
2012 479 27.3 17.5 0
2013 471 26.8 17.5 81.5
2014 437 29.0 15.0 76.4
2015 443 29.0 15.2 80.1
2016 411 26.0 15.8 80.5
2017 403 24.7 16.2 86.6
2018 423 25.7 16.4 86.5
2019 504 31.0 16.2 93.1
2020 495 28.8 17.1 90.3
2021 479 29.6 16.1 93.3
2022 422 26.4 15.9 91.7
2023 446 25.9 17.2 90.8
2024 482 25.2 19.0 94.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Paloma Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (11.4%) $9,620 (88.6%) $10,860
2020 $1,145 (10.7%) $9,574 (89.3%) $10,719
2021 $1,410 (14.1%) $8,579 (85.9%) $9,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Paloma Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2292nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2180th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (La Paloma Elementary)2949
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Paloma Elementary)5231
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (La Paloma Elementary)3333
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3015
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (La Paloma Elementary)3148
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Paloma Elementary)4565
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (La Paloma Elementary)4746
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Paloma Elementary)6253
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (La Paloma Elementary)4718
 29%
   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 Students504446
 11.5%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic502439
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White16
 500%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%90.8%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Paloma Elementary

La Paloma Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend La Paloma Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : San Benito Riverside Middle
High : San Benito High School

Students at La Paloma Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended La Paloma Elementary.


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