Is Benavides Elementary a good school?

Benavides Elementary ranks 1924 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benavides Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61 students attended Benavides Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Benavides Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Benavides Elementary attend?

Students who attend Benavides Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Zapata Middle High : Zapata High School

Benavides Elementary

Summary:

Benavides Elementary is a small public elementary school in San Ygnacio, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with just 61 students. The school is part of the Zapata County Independent School District, which is ranked 600 out of 968 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Benavides Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state on STAAR tests across grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better in reading, math, and science was significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-3 star rating. Performance varies among student subgroups, with English Learners and economically disadvantaged students ranking in the bottom quartile statewide.

Interestingly, the nearby Zapata South Elementary, Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary, and Zapata North Elementary schools, which are also part of the Zapata County district, generally outperform Benavides Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Benavides also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

307 Lincoln St
San Ygnacio, TX 78067-0219

(956) 765-5611

District: Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1924^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,631

Students who attend Benavides Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Zapata Middle
High:	Zapata High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.4%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benavides Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Benavides Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benavides Elementary is 10.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Benavides Elementary employs 5.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benavides Elementary is $11,631, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benavides Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benavides Elementary 1924^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Benavides Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Zapata County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Zapata County Independent School District (Isd) 600^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	28.44	2917^th	3465	15.8%
2005	32.04	2788^th	3475	19.8%
2006	33.65	2718^th	3476	21.8%
2007	29.81	3077^th	3724	17.4%
2008	44.17	2463^rd	3768	34.6%
2009	55.77	1939^th	3884	50.1%
2010	51.08	2280^th	3937	42.1%
2011	82.21	355^th	4095	91.3%
2012	54.45	2023^rd	4206	51.9%
2013	45.50	2562^nd	4221	39.3%
2014	46.27	2570^th	4260	39.7%
2015	45.62	2565^th	4320	40.6%
2016	59.79	1784^th	4286	58.4%
2017	48.93	2028^th	4329	53.2%
2018	46.27	2180^th	4359	50.0%
2019	50.33	2023^rd	4479	54.8%
2021	6.04	4571^st	4578	0.2%
2022	32.59	3209^th	4581	29.9%
2023	43.45	2571^st	4647	44.7%
2024	53.81	1924^th	4675	58.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.20	2258^th	3226	30.0%
2019	32.42	2538^th	3333	23.9%
2021	17.89	3284^th	3446	4.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.88	2117^th	4264	50.4%
2019	62.36	1208^th	4309	72.0%
2021	8.73	4433^rd	4451	0.4%
2022	47.07	2354^th	4477	47.4%
2023	53.21	1962^nd	4521	56.6%
2024	54.34	1891^st	4560	58.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.45	2270^th	4306	47.3%
2019	55.63	1741^st	4348	60.0%
2022	57.98	1666^th	4561	63.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.94	2810^th	4240	33.7%
2019	57.50	1490^th	4295	65.3%
2021	13.13	4294^th	4331	0.9%
2022	43.59	2548^th	4461	42.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.72	2402^nd	4319	44.4%
2019	50.12	2002^nd	4357	54.1%
2021	8.00	4474^th	4498	0.5%
2022	29.43	3433^rd	4563	24.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benavides Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.82	1837^th	4168	55.9%
2019	56.47	1593^rd	4188	62.0%
2021	7.61	4318^th	4329	0.3%
2022	36.77	2977^th	4376	32.0%
2023	48.03	2186^th	4401	50.3%
2024	50.03	2110^th	4431	52.4%

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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 Benavides Elementary

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Year	White	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	4	145	n/a	n/a	149
1990	5	143	n/a	n/a	148
1991	7	143	n/a	n/a	150
1992	7	137	n/a	n/a	144
1993	4	118	n/a	n/a	122
1994	16	126	n/a	n/a	142
1995	5	128	n/a	n/a	133
1996	5	128	n/a	n/a	133
1997	8	128	n/a	n/a	136
1998	6	117	n/a	n/a	123
1999	7	107	n/a	n/a	114
2000	3	104	n/a	n/a	107
2001	2	102	n/a	n/a	104
2002	1	79	n/a	n/a	80
2003	1	79	n/a	n/a	80
2004	3	85	n/a	n/a	88
2005	3	114	n/a	n/a	117
2006	1	120	n/a	n/a	121
2007	1	113	n/a	n/a	114
2008	3	113	n/a	n/a	116
2009	4	107	n/a	n/a	111
2010	4	109	n/a	n/a	113
2011	0	92	0	0	92
2012	0	91	0	0	91
2013	0	103	0	0	103
2014	1	100	0	0	101
2015	0	107	0	0	107
2016	0	91	0	0	91
2017	0	78	0	0	78
2018	0	90	0	0	90
2019	0	78	0	0	78
2020	0	78	0	0	78
2021	0	75	0	0	75
2022	0	64	0	0	64
2023	0	61	0	0	61
2024	1	60	0	0	61

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 Benavides Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1991	150	10.4	14.4	n/a
1992	144	9.0	16.0	70.8
1993	122	13.0	9.4	87.7
1994	142	10.6	13.4	70.4
1995	133	13.0	10.2	73.7
1996	133	13.0	10.2	73.7
1997	136	10.0	13.6	76.5
1998	123	10.0	12.3	75.6
1999	114	11.0	10.4	75.4
2000	107	10.0	10.7	83.2
2001	104	9.0	11.6	88.5
2002	80	9.2	8.7	50
2003	80	9.2	8.7	50
2004	88	8.0	11.0	35.2
2005	117	8.0	14.6	21.4
2006	121	9.0	13.4	13.2
2007	114	9.0	12.7	7.9
2008	116	9.0	12.9	1.7
2009	111	8.0	13.9	66.7
2010	113	8.6	13.1	59.3
2011	92	8.0	11.5	85.9
2012	91	5.6	16.1	68.1
2013	103	6.9	14.7	87.4
2014	101	6.8	14.8	85.1
2015	107	9.0	11.8	85
2016	91	8.0	11.3	86.8
2017	78	7.0	11.1	82.1
2018	90	6.0	15.0	83.3
2019	78	6.4	12.1	84.6
2020	78	6.3	12.2	91
2021	75	5.2	14.3	92
2022	64	4.9	13.0	85.9
2023	61	6.0	10.1	88.5
2024	61	5.7	10.5	91.8

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 Benavides Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1991	150	10.4	14.4	n/a
1992	144	9.0	16.0	70.8
1993	122	13.0	9.4	87.7
1994	142	10.6	13.4	70.4
1995	133	13.0	10.2	73.7
1996	133	13.0	10.2	73.7
1997	136	10.0	13.6	76.5
1998	123	10.0	12.3	75.6
1999	114	11.0	10.4	75.4
2000	107	10.0	10.7	83.2
2001	104	9.0	11.6	88.5
2002	80	9.2	8.7	50
2003	80	9.2	8.7	50
2004	88	8.0	11.0	35.2
2005	117	8.0	14.6	21.4
2006	121	9.0	13.4	13.2
2007	114	9.0	12.7	7.9
2008	116	9.0	12.9	1.7
2009	111	8.0	13.9	66.7
2010	113	8.6	13.1	59.3
2011	92	8.0	11.5	85.9
2012	91	5.6	16.1	68.1
2013	103	6.9	14.7	87.4
2014	101	6.8	14.8	85.1
2015	107	9.0	11.8	85
2016	91	8.0	11.3	86.8
2017	78	7.0	11.1	82.1
2018	90	6.0	15.0	83.3
2019	78	6.4	12.1	84.6
2020	78	6.3	12.2	91
2021	75	5.2	14.3	92
2022	64	4.9	13.0	85.9
2023	61	6.0	10.1	88.5
2024	61	5.7	10.5	91.8

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 Benavides Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,152 (8.6%)	$12,262 (91.4%)	$13,413
2020	$976 (7.2%)	$12,642 (92.8%)	$13,618
2021	$1,719 (14.8%)	$9,913 (85.2%)	$11,631

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benavides Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2023^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2571^st of 4647 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)	33	30	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	41	41
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)	33	30	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	55	45	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)	31	11	20%
4th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	37	36	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)	44	56	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	36	54	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)	62	43	19%
5th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	36	39	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)	77	71	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	55	49	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Benavides Elementary)	62	57	5%
5th Grade Science (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))	48	24	24%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	61	21.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	78	61	21.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	88.5%	3.9%

Schools Near Benavides Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Benavides Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Lincoln St	San Ygnacio	78067	Zapata County	Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 765-5611	61	6	10.5	91.8%	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.8	1924^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.8%		43.5	2571^st of 4647 public elementary schools	44.7%	647	28.6	14.3	66.7	14.3	57.1	77.8	33.3	$11,631	$1,719	$9,913
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Mira Flores St	Zapata	78076	Zapata County	Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 765-4321	463	31	14.9	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	463 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.7	1755^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.5%		36.2	3026^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.9%	1271	47.3	33.3	46.4	56.4	62.0	53.6	27.5	$10,355	$1,275	$9,080
Zapata North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E 17th Ave	Zapata	78076	Zapata County	Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 765-6921	575	35	16.6	91.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	575 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.4	1514^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.6%		51.3	2107^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.7%	593	47.1	51.4	43.8	47.1	63.9	68.8	23.8	$9,515	$1,130	$8,385
Zapata South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Delmar St	Zapata	78076	Zapata County	Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 765-4332	442	34	12.9	87.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	442 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.6	2664^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.0%		40.7	2754^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.7%	90	45.8	40.2	51.5	31.9	35.4	50.0	21.2	$10,006	$1,230	$8,775

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