Santiago Garcia Elementary

Summary:

Santiago Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school located in Edcouch, Texas, serving 372 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked 922 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santiago Garcia Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on STAAR assessments, with only 19.23% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to 48.85% statewide. The school's performance has been declining, and it ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools for all student subgroups. This is despite the school having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 93%, suggests the need for additional resources and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of the student population.

Interestingly, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary and San Carlos Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that the challenges faced by Santiago Garcia Elementary and the broader Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District may be systemic, and examining the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights and potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 101 E Santa Rosa Ave
       Edcouch, TX  78538


(956) 262-6002

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4532nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,067 Help


Students who attend Santiago Garcia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carlos Truan J H
    David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High:    Edcouch-Elsa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santiago Garcia Elementary ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santiago Garcia Elementary is 13.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santiago Garcia Elementary is $11,067. 3 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santiago Garcia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santiago Garcia Elementary 4532nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Santiago Garcia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) 922nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santiago Garcia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.13 3280th 3465 5.3%
2005 8.83 3396th 3475 2.3%
2006 4.36 3444th 3476 0.9%
2007 8.08 3639th 3724 2.3%
2008 19.01 3450th 3768 8.4%
2009 38.83 2799th 3884 27.9%
2010 45.30 2571st 3937 34.7%
2011 51.26 2328th 4095 43.2%
2012 39.27 2926th 4206 30.4%
2013 31.21 3350th 4221 20.6%
2014 31.27 3346th 4260 21.5%
2015 19.37 3793rd 4320 12.2%
2016 32.69 3171st 4286 26.0%
2017 27.31 3314th 4329 23.4%
2018 24.45 3551st 4359 18.5%
2019 36.41 2922nd 4479 34.8%
2021 9.81 4491st 4578 1.9%
2022 12.20 4321st 4581 5.7%
2023 7.50 4531st 4647 2.5%
2024 9.04 4532nd 4675 3.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 2332nd 3226 27.7%
2019 40.90 2069th 3333 37.9%
2021 20.47 3177th 3446 7.8%
2022 13.21 3392nd 3487 2.7%
2023 9.88 3497th 3556 1.7%
2024 8.72 3593rd 3638 1.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 1506th 3558 57.7%
2019 66.87 675th 3684 81.7%
2022 22.53 3540th 3952 10.4%
2023 13.21 4062nd 4086 0.6%
2024 30.27 3236th 4261 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 3068th 4264 28.0%
2019 49.41 2113th 4309 51.0%
2021 14.28 4301st 4451 3.4%
2022 15.75 4206th 4477 6.1%
2023 10.47 4394th 4521 2.8%
2024 12.81 4394th 4560 3.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.02 78th 112 30.4%
2019 34.79 71st 93 23.7%
2021 19.05 53rd 56 5.4%
2022 17.05 47th 49 4.1%
2023 29.32 37th 44 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 3373rd 4306 21.7%
2019 41.01 2604th 4348 40.1%
2021 17.01 4080th 4499 9.3%
2022 12.68 4338th 4561 4.9%
2023 11.83 4384th 4588 4.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 1968th 3106 36.6%
2019 39.68 2404th 3184 24.5%
2021 2.09 2988th 3006 0.6%
2022 1.87 2941st 2958 0.6%
2023 11.28 2851st 2980 4.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 2671st 4240 37.0%
2019 49.81 1979th 4295 53.9%
2021 20.25 4029th 4331 7.0%
2022 17.62 4175th 4461 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.39 3536th 4319 18.1%
2019 35.21 2977th 4357 31.7%
2021 8.15 4471st 4498 0.6%
2022 14.51 4244th 4563 7.0%
2023 6.68 4505th 4585 1.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santiago Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 3226th 4168 22.6%
2019 43.09 2431st 4188 42.0%
2021 12.30 4250th 4329 1.8%
2022 15.36 4127th 4376 5.7%
2023 9.70 4308th 4401 2.1%
2024 12.60 4257th 4431 3.9%
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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 Santiago Garcia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1990 2 0 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 5 0 0 469 5 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 5 0 0 469 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 4 0 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 1 0 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 2 0 0 492 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 2 0 0 492 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 2 0 0 539 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 2 0 0 538 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 3 0 0 634 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 1 0 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 2 1 0 660 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2002 1 0 0 480 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 1 0 0 480 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 0 1 0 475 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 1 0 0 503 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 1 0 0 506 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 2 0 0 529 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 2 0 0 541 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 3 0 0 425 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 1 0 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 0 0 0 407 0 0 0 0 407
2012 0 0 0 409 0 0 0 0 409
2013 0 0 0 408 0 0 0 0 408
2014 1 0 0 390 0 2 0 0 393
2015 1 0 0 490 1 0 0 0 492
2016 3 0 0 504 1 2 0 0 510
2017 3 1 0 517 0 0 0 0 521
2018 2 1 0 508 0 0 0 0 511
2019 2 1 0 452 0 0 0 0 455
2020 1 0 0 481 0 0 0 0 482
2021 1 0 0 425 0 0 0 0 426
2022 0 0 0 367 0 0 0 0 367
2023 0 0 0 372 0 0 0 0 372
2024 0 0 0 378 0 0 0 0 378

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 Santiago Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 615 n/a n/a n/a
1990 457 29.0 15.7 n/a
1991 479 29.5 16.2 n/a
1992 476 29.3 16.2 78.4
1993 541 29.0 18.7 91.1
1994 510 32.3 15.8 85.7
1995 495 32.0 15.5 55.8
1996 495 32.0 15.5 55.8
1997 543 31.0 17.5 28.9
1998 541 33.0 16.4 8.3
1999 638 35.0 18.2 0.8
2000 654 35.0 18.7 0
2001 663 39.0 17.0 0
2002 481 28.7 16.8 0.2
2003 481 28.7 16.8 0.2
2004 476 28.0 17.0 0
2005 504 28.5 17.7 0
2006 507 29.0 17.5 0
2007 531 30.9 17.2 0.2
2008 544 36.5 14.9 0
2009 428 30.8 13.9 0.5
2010 458 26.7 17.1 0
2011 407 28.0 14.5 0
2012 409 27.8 14.6 0
2013 408 27.2 14.9 99.3
2014 393 25.5 15.3 99.2
2015 492 28.0 17.5 99.4
2016 510 30.0 17.0 99.4
2017 521 30.0 17.3 99.4
2018 511 30.4 16.7 96.7
2019 455 29.9 15.1 96.3
2020 482 28.3 17.0 96.7
2021 426 25.9 16.4 95.1
2022 367 28.3 12.9 94
2023 372 26.9 13.8 93.8
2024 378 28.4 13.2 95.8

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 Santiago Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 615 n/a n/a n/a
1990 457 29.0 15.7 n/a
1991 479 29.5 16.2 n/a
1992 476 29.3 16.2 78.4
1993 541 29.0 18.7 91.1
1994 510 32.3 15.8 85.7
1995 495 32.0 15.5 55.8
1996 495 32.0 15.5 55.8
1997 543 31.0 17.5 28.9
1998 541 33.0 16.4 8.3
1999 638 35.0 18.2 0.8
2000 654 35.0 18.7 0
2001 663 39.0 17.0 0
2002 481 28.7 16.8 0.2
2003 481 28.7 16.8 0.2
2004 476 28.0 17.0 0
2005 504 28.5 17.7 0
2006 507 29.0 17.5 0
2007 531 30.9 17.2 0.2
2008 544 36.5 14.9 0
2009 428 30.8 13.9 0.5
2010 458 26.7 17.1 0
2011 407 28.0 14.5 0
2012 409 27.8 14.6 0
2013 408 27.2 14.9 99.3
2014 393 25.5 15.3 99.2
2015 492 28.0 17.5 99.4
2016 510 30.0 17.0 99.4
2017 521 30.0 17.3 99.4
2018 511 30.4 16.7 96.7
2019 455 29.9 15.1 96.3
2020 482 28.3 17.0 96.7
2021 426 25.9 16.4 95.1
2022 367 28.3 12.9 94
2023 372 26.9 13.8 93.8
2024 378 28.4 13.2 95.8

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 Santiago Garcia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,181 (11.4%) $9,144 (88.6%) $10,325
2020 $871 (9.2%) $8,602 (90.8%) $9,473
2021 $1,810 (16.4%) $9,257 (83.6%) $11,067

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santiago Garcia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2922nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4531st of 4647 Elementary schools
 32.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Santiago Garcia Elementary)2620
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santiago Garcia Elementary)4416
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4322
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Santiago Garcia Elementary)3816
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3624
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santiago Garcia Elementary)3619
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Santiago Garcia Elementary)3219
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3727
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santiago Garcia Elementary)5521
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4221
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Santiago Garcia Elementary)3411
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3911
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455372
 18.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic452372
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%93.8%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santiago Garcia Elementary

Students at Santiago Garcia Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Santiago Garcia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlos Truan J H
Middle : David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High : Edcouch-Elsa High School

Santiago Garcia Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Santiago Garcia Elementary.


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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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