Zapata North Elementary

Summary:

Zapata North Elementary is a public elementary school serving 581 students in grades PK-5 in the predominantly Hispanic community of Zapata, Texas. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zapata North Elementary stands out for its extremely high percentage of Hispanic students, ranging from 98-99% over the past few years. While the school performs better in mathematics, with 5th-grade students outperforming the Zapata County Independent School District (ISD) and state averages, its overall test scores on the STAAR assessments are generally below state and district levels, particularly in reading and science. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the Zapata County ISD, such as Benavides Elementary and Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary, Zapata North Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its lower academic performance. While the school's strengths include its performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, it has struggled with Special Education and Gifted and Talented students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 502 E 17th Ave
       Zapata, TX  78076


(956) 765-6921

District: Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1514th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,515 Help


Students who attend Zapata North Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Zapata Middle
High:    Zapata High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.7%
Asian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zapata North Elementary ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Zapata North Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zapata North Elementary is 16.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zapata North Elementary is $9,515, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Zapata North Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zapata County Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Zapata North Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 19.34 3752nd 4095 8.4%
2012 22.50 3756th 4206 10.7%
2013 34.20 3189th 4221 24.4%
2014 30.57 3379th 4260 20.7%
2015 20.78 3737th 4320 13.5%
2016 24.69 3520th 4286 17.9%
2017 24.53 3509th 4329 18.9%
2018 35.08 2870th 4359 34.2%
2019 55.14 1761st 4479 60.7%
2021 29.54 3204th 4578 30.0%
2022 27.71 3500th 4581 23.6%
2023 51.28 2107th 4647 54.7%
2024 61.44 1514th 4675 67.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.18 2023rd 3226 37.3%
2019 52.03 1456th 3333 56.3%
2021 33.50 2459th 3446 28.6%
2022 24.18 3023rd 3487 13.3%
2023 52.30 1560th 3556 56.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 974th 3558 72.6%
2019 41.30 1962nd 3684 46.7%
2022 50.48 1530th 3952 61.3%
2023 52.85 1475th 4086 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 2565th 4264 39.8%
2019 62.25 1219th 4309 71.7%
2021 37.53 2887th 4451 35.1%
2022 32.05 3381st 4477 24.5%
2023 58.52 1619th 4521 64.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 2960th 4306 31.3%
2019 60.28 1491st 4348 65.7%
2021 32.05 3061st 4499 32.0%
2022 30.16 3414th 4561 25.1%
2023 49.60 2181st 4588 52.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.54 2304th 3106 25.8%
2019 43.53 2274th 3184 28.6%
2021 20.49 2592nd 3006 13.8%
2022 28.64 2516th 2958 14.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.02 2885th 4240 32.0%
2019 52.55 1804th 4295 58.0%
2021 49.42 1876th 4331 56.7%
2022 25.03 3790th 4461 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 2874th 4319 33.5%
2019 48.87 2080th 4357 52.3%
2021 34.89 2853rd 4498 36.6%
2022 28.66 3473rd 4563 23.9%
2023 51.25 2078th 4585 54.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zapata North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 2547th 4168 38.9%
2019 60.37 1353rd 4188 67.7%
2021 33.02 3042nd 4329 29.7%
2022 33.14 3214th 4376 26.6%
2023 57.35 1630th 4401 63.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Zapata North Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 4 0 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 4 0 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 2 0 2 457 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 10 0 4 592 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 11 0 1 619 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 14 0 1 567 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2008 10 1 1 658 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2009 12 1 0 666 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 7 2 1 725 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2011 4 0 1 586 0 0 0 0 591
2012 5 0 2 500 0 0 0 0 507
2013 4 0 3 505 0 0 0 0 512
2014 4 0 1 636 0 0 0 0 641
2015 4 0 1 677 0 0 0 0 682
2016 3 0 1 643 0 0 0 0 647
2017 2 0 1 638 0 0 0 0 641
2018 2 0 3 615 0 0 0 0 620
2019 3 0 3 595 0 0 2 0 603
2020 5 0 2 630 0 0 2 0 639
2021 6 0 1 573 0 0 1 0 581
2022 3 0 0 531 0 0 0 0 534
2023 0 0 2 579 0 0 0 0 581

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 Zapata North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 415 23.4 17.7 0
2003 415 23.4 17.7 0
2004 461 22.0 21.0 0
2005 606 27.6 22.0 0
2006 631 22.0 28.7 0
2007 582 24.0 24.3 0
2008 670 31.9 21.0 0
2009 679 32.0 21.2 73.2
2010 735 31.5 23.2 41.6
2011 591 32.0 18.4 77
2012 507 29.9 16.9 68.4
2013 512 31.0 16.5 76
2014 641 30.0 21.3 78.3
2015 682 36.0 18.9 78.9
2016 647 35.0 18.4 82.2
2017 641 37.0 17.3 84.2
2018 620 36.0 17.2 82.6
2019 603 34.1 17.6 80.3
2020 639 34.0 18.7 86.7
2021 581 33.9 17.1 91
2022 534 31.8 16.7 89.3
2023 581 35.0 16.5 91

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 Zapata North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 415 23.4 17.7 0
2003 415 23.4 17.7 0
2004 461 22.0 21.0 0
2005 606 27.6 22.0 0
2006 631 22.0 28.7 0
2007 582 24.0 24.3 0
2008 670 31.9 21.0 0
2009 679 32.0 21.2 73.2
2010 735 31.5 23.2 41.6
2011 591 32.0 18.4 77
2012 507 29.9 16.9 68.4
2013 512 31.0 16.5 76
2014 641 30.0 21.3 78.3
2015 682 36.0 18.9 78.9
2016 647 35.0 18.4 82.2
2017 641 37.0 17.3 84.2
2018 620 36.0 17.2 82.6
2019 603 34.1 17.6 80.3
2020 639 34.0 18.7 86.7
2021 581 33.9 17.1 91
2022 534 31.8 16.7 89.3
2023 581 35.0 16.5 91

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 Zapata North Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $767 (7.9%) $8,970 (92.1%) $9,736
2020 $761 (8.7%) $8,010 (91.3%) $8,770
2021 $1,130 (11.9%) $8,385 (88.1%) $9,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zapata North Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1761st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2107th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Zapata North Elementary)4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))4141
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zapata North Elementary)6461
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))5545
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Zapata North Elementary)4835
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zapata North Elementary)4155
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3654
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Zapata North Elementary)3533
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3639
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zapata North Elementary)4463
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))5549
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Zapata North Elementary)5223
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))4824
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603581
 3.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic595579
 2.7%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%91%
 10.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Zapata North Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Zapata North Elementary.

Zapata North Elementary ranks 1514th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Zapata North Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zapata Middle
High : Zapata High School

Students at Zapata North Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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