Canales Elementary

Summary:

Canales Elementary is a public elementary school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 654. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canales Elementary faces significant academic and demographic challenges. The school has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 97.94% to 98.32% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Brownsville ISD. Academically, Canales Elementary consistently performs below the Brownsville ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.94% for Brownsville ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has a very low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools over the past several years.

Canales Elementary also struggles across all student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and economically disadvantaged students. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.14% to 97.5% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Brownsville ISD. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,465 to $10,718 over the past three school years, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that Canales Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and strategies will be crucial in addressing these issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1811 International Blvd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-3163


(956) 548-8900

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4011th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,718 Help


Students who attend Canales Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Faulk Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Porter Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details Canales Elementary ranks worse than 85.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canales Elementary is 16.1. 24 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canales Elementary is $10,718. 28 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canales Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Canales Elementary 4011th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Canales Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canales Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.18 2428th 3465 29.9%
2005 46.98 2165th 3475 37.7%
2006 49.20 2083rd 3476 40.1%
2007 59.74 1685th 3724 54.8%
2008 45.40 2400th 3768 36.3%
2009 36.64 2901st 3884 25.3%
2010 38.52 2898th 3937 26.4%
2011 23.35 3643rd 4095 11.0%
2012 44.03 2654th 4206 36.9%
2013 61.53 1634th 4221 61.3%
2014 68.91 1267th 4260 70.3%
2015 55.17 2060th 4320 52.3%
2016 56.28 1998th 4286 53.4%
2017 23.11 3594th 4329 17.0%
2018 39.20 2601st 4359 40.3%
2019 34.62 3043rd 4479 32.1%
2021 10.21 4477th 4578 2.2%
2022 20.47 3912th 4581 14.6%
2023 18.80 4076th 4647 12.3%
2024 20.53 4011th 4675 14.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 2632nd 3226 18.4%
2019 25.54 2874th 3333 13.8%
2021 12.68 3404th 3446 1.2%
2022 18.58 3247th 3487 6.9%
2023 16.77 3340th 3556 6.1%
2024 27.26 2941st 3638 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 3124th 3558 12.2%
2019 18.61 3536th 3684 4.0%
2021 20.16 3610th 3799 5.0%
2022 20.53 3657th 3952 7.5%
2023 31.06 3040th 4086 25.6%
2024 42.26 2401st 4261 43.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.95 1838th 4264 56.9%
2019 51.64 1946th 4309 54.8%
2021 12.82 4350th 4451 2.3%
2022 27.27 3673rd 4477 18.0%
2023 26.89 3723rd 4521 17.7%
2024 29.86 3570th 4560 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.33 3041st 4306 29.4%
2019 28.29 3425th 4348 21.2%
2021 10.49 4419th 4499 1.8%
2022 19.78 4020th 4561 11.9%
2023 18.35 4114th 4588 10.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.86 2142nd 3106 31.0%
2019 21.83 2882nd 3184 9.5%
2021 2.72 2976th 3006 1.0%
2022 25.04 2604th 2958 12.0%
2023 26.27 2626th 2980 11.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 1564th 4240 63.1%
2019 56.47 1546th 4295 64.0%
2021 17.76 4153rd 4331 4.1%
2022 36.75 3040th 4461 31.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 2225th 4319 48.5%
2019 43.45 2429th 4357 44.3%
2021 12.87 4304th 4498 4.3%
2022 23.18 3801st 4563 16.7%
2023 22.84 3832nd 4585 16.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Canales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.90 2277th 4168 45.4%
2019 41.43 2536th 4188 39.4%
2021 12.81 4234th 4329 2.2%
2022 25.18 3681st 4376 15.9%
2023 24.78 3684th 4401 16.3%
2024 26.01 3636th 4431 17.9%
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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 Canales Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 5 0 0 1080 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1990 5 0 0 1055 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1991 5 0 0 1054 0 n/a n/a -109 950
1992 5 0 0 1024 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
1993 8 0 0 1000 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
1994 12 0 0 985 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1995 9 0 0 834 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1996 9 0 0 834 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1997 11 0 0 821 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 7 0 0 784 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 7 1 0 793 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 5 0 0 757 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2001 6 0 0 777 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2002 2 0 0 768 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2003 2 0 0 768 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2004 3 0 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2005 2 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2006 3 0 1 726 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2007 2 0 2 723 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2008 2 1 2 739 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2009 2 0 0 683 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 5 2 0 691 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2011 2 1 0 721 0 0 0 0 724
2012 0 0 0 625 0 0 0 0 625
2013 5 0 0 594 0 0 0 0 599
2014 17 4 0 642 0 0 0 0 663
2015 2 2 0 653 0 0 0 0 657
2016 4 0 0 620 0 0 0 0 624
2017 7 0 0 597 0 0 0 0 604
2018 0 0 0 547 0 0 0 0 547
2019 1 0 0 532 0 0 0 0 533
2020 14 0 0 794 0 0 0 0 808
2021 13 0 0 720 0 0 0 0 733
2022 14 0 0 665 0 0 0 0 679
2023 11 0 0 643 0 0 0 0 654
2024 19 0 0 621 0 0 0 0 640

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 Canales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1085 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1060 60.0 17.6 n/a
1991 950 66.5 14.2 n/a
1992 1029 55.0 18.7 90
1993 1008 55.0 18.3 94.5
1994 997 54.6 18.3 83.4
1995 843 49.4 17.1 35.2
1996 843 49.4 17.1 35.2
1997 832 47.1 17.7 28.6
1998 791 46.2 17.1 21.4
1999 801 45.2 17.7 0.2
2000 762 45.5 16.7 0
2001 783 47.3 16.6 0
2002 770 50.7 15.2 0
2003 770 50.7 15.2 0
2004 744 48.1 15.5 0
2005 699 43.7 16.0 0
2006 730 47.7 15.3 0
2007 727 48.6 15.0 0
2008 744 45.4 16.4 0
2009 685 42.5 16.1 0.1
2010 698 43.7 15.9 0
2011 724 43.6 16.5 0
2012 625 41.6 14.9 0
2013 599 40.8 14.6 94.3
2014 663 40.6 16.2 98.8
2015 657 42.0 15.6 99.2
2016 624 37.0 16.8 97.8
2017 604 36.0 16.7 98.3
2018 547 32.8 16.6 99.5
2019 533 31.7 16.7 98.9
2020 808 49.8 16.2 97.2
2021 733 47.7 15.3 97.1
2022 679 42.8 15.8 97.5
2023 654 40.1 16.2 97.2
2024 640 39.7 16.1 97.8

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 Canales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1085 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1060 60.0 17.6 n/a
1991 950 66.5 14.2 n/a
1992 1029 55.0 18.7 90
1993 1008 55.0 18.3 94.5
1994 997 54.6 18.3 83.4
1995 843 49.4 17.1 35.2
1996 843 49.4 17.1 35.2
1997 832 47.1 17.7 28.6
1998 791 46.2 17.1 21.4
1999 801 45.2 17.7 0.2
2000 762 45.5 16.7 0
2001 783 47.3 16.6 0
2002 770 50.7 15.2 0
2003 770 50.7 15.2 0
2004 744 48.1 15.5 0
2005 699 43.7 16.0 0
2006 730 47.7 15.3 0
2007 727 48.6 15.0 0
2008 744 45.4 16.4 0
2009 685 42.5 16.1 0.1
2010 698 43.7 15.9 0
2011 724 43.6 16.5 0
2012 625 41.6 14.9 0
2013 599 40.8 14.6 94.3
2014 663 40.6 16.2 98.8
2015 657 42.0 15.6 99.2
2016 624 37.0 16.8 97.8
2017 604 36.0 16.7 98.3
2018 547 32.8 16.6 99.5
2019 533 31.7 16.7 98.9
2020 808 49.8 16.2 97.2
2021 733 47.7 15.3 97.1
2022 679 42.8 15.8 97.5
2023 654 40.1 16.2 97.2
2024 640 39.7 16.1 97.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Canales Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $772 (8.2%) $8,693 (91.8%) $9,465
2020 $1,121 (11.0%) $9,037 (89.0%) $10,158
2021 $1,670 (15.6%) $9,048 (84.4%) $10,718

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canales Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3043rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4076th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Canales Elementary)3030
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canales Elementary)4117
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Canales Elementary)3826
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canales Elementary)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Canales Elementary)3634
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canales Elementary)5146
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Canales Elementary)3913
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5933
 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 Students533654
 22.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic532643
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White111
 1000%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%97.2%
 1.6%


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Canales Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Canales Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Canales Elementary.


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