Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Summary:

Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary is a public elementary school in Edcouch, Texas, serving 421 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.

Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 21.54% in 3rd grade to 33.82% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 53.96%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% in 4th grade to 25% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 44.67% and 48.96%. These low academic outcomes are consistent across all student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and economically disadvantaged students.

While Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary spends more per student ($11,490 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5, these factors do not seem to be positively impacting student outcomes. Nearby schools within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, such as Kennedy Elementary and L.B.J. Elementary, also perform poorly on STAAR tests and have similar low rankings. However, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary and San Carlos Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary may be more systemic within the Edcouch-Elsa district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1302 W Santa Rosa
       Edcouch, TX  78538


(956) 262-6062

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4404th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,490 Help


Students who attend Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
American Indian:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Compare Details Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd 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 12.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary is 15.5. 3 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa 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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary is $11,490. 2 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary 4404th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ruben C Rodriguez 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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.92 3393rd 3465 2.1%
2005 9.14 3389th 3475 2.5%
2006 16.12 3262nd 3476 6.2%
2007 9.89 3624th 3724 2.7%
2008 4.77 3734th 3768 0.9%
2009 29.47 3214th 3884 17.3%
2010 34.71 3088th 3937 21.6%
2011 39.18 2990th 4095 27.0%
2012 30.71 3395th 4206 19.3%
2013 20.88 3766th 4221 10.8%
2014 16.28 3943rd 4260 7.4%
2015 19.85 3778th 4320 12.5%
2016 27.01 3427th 4286 20.0%
2017 21.55 3696th 4329 14.6%
2018 19.90 3814th 4359 12.5%
2019 18.49 3998th 4479 10.7%
2021 14.27 4259th 4578 7.0%
2022 11.91 4336th 4581 5.3%
2023 13.74 4334th 4647 6.7%
2024 12.53 4404th 4675 5.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 2837th 3226 12.1%
2019 35.36 2378th 3333 28.7%
2021 27.35 2821st 3446 18.1%
2022 38.34 2298th 3487 34.1%
2023 27.62 2885th 3556 18.9%
2024 27.77 2912th 3638 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 2841st 3558 20.2%
2019 23.83 3252nd 3684 11.7%
2022 32.65 2828th 3952 28.4%
2023 19.45 3814th 4086 6.7%
2024 42.13 2413th 4261 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.36 3419th 4264 19.8%
2019 27.04 3636th 4309 15.6%
2021 18.32 4111th 4451 7.6%
2022 16.05 4195th 4477 6.3%
2023 16.60 4232nd 4521 6.4%
2024 18.30 4202nd 4560 7.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 64th 112 42.9%
2019 39.79 63rd 93 32.3%
2022 10.37 49th 49 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 3599th 4306 16.4%
2019 17.86 3965th 4348 8.8%
2021 13.60 4297th 4499 4.5%
2022 14.54 4253rd 4561 6.8%
2023 16.06 4212th 4588 8.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.50 2756th 3106 11.3%
2019 21.87 2880th 3184 9.5%
2022 13.74 2820th 2958 4.7%
2023 12.16 2843rd 2980 4.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 3712th 4240 12.5%
2019 28.84 3479th 4295 19.0%
2021 24.01 3790th 4331 12.5%
2022 17.64 4174th 4461 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.19 3915th 4319 9.4%
2019 22.12 3754th 4357 13.8%
2021 19.37 3916th 4498 12.9%
2022 11.57 4363rd 4563 4.4%
2023 14.04 4282nd 4585 6.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.49 3557th 4168 14.7%
2019 23.20 3670th 4188 12.4%
2021 17.79 4017th 4329 7.2%
2022 15.17 4133rd 4376 5.6%
2023 17.96 4036th 4401 8.3%
2024 18.18 4047th 4431 8.7%
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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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 9 0 0 865 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1990 9 0 0 584 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1991 7 0 0 618 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1992 5 0 0 611 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 7 0 0 657 7 n/a n/a 0 671
1994 4 0 0 661 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 10 1 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 10 1 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 6 1 0 621 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1998 4 0 0 668 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 6 0 0 683 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2000 1 0 0 358 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2001 0 0 0 366 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 3 0 0 429 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 3 0 0 429 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 1 0 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 0 1 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 2 1 0 463 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 1 1 0 482 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 1 4 0 487 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2009 2 2 0 415 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 2 2 0 391 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 3 0 0 386 0 0 1 0 390
2012 2 0 0 363 0 0 0 0 365
2013 1 0 0 373 0 0 0 0 374
2014 3 0 0 390 0 0 0 0 393
2015 4 0 0 447 0 0 0 0 451
2016 1 0 0 430 0 0 0 0 431
2017 1 0 0 427 1 0 0 0 429
2018 0 0 0 434 0 0 0 0 434
2019 0 0 0 436 0 0 0 0 436
2020 1 0 0 493 1 0 0 0 495
2021 0 0 0 455 1 0 0 0 456
2022 0 0 0 396 1 0 2 0 399
2023 0 0 0 420 1 0 0 0 421
2024 0 0 0 453 1 0 0 0 454

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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 874 n/a n/a n/a
1990 593 28.0 21.1 n/a
1991 625 27.6 22.6 n/a
1992 617 32.5 18.9 81.5
1993 671 36.0 18.6 77.5
1994 665 34.4 19.3 86
1995 626 35.9 17.4 80.2
1996 626 35.9 17.4 80.2
1997 628 35.9 17.5 72.3
1998 672 38.8 17.3 66.8
1999 689 39.6 17.4 70.1
2000 359 22.2 16.2 68.5
2001 366 21.0 17.4 0.8
2002 432 28.6 15.1 0.2
2003 432 28.6 15.1 0.2
2004 461 27.9 16.5 0.2
2005 461 30.5 15.1 0.2
2006 466 29.5 15.8 0.2
2007 484 31.8 15.2 0.2
2008 492 34.0 14.5 0.2
2009 419 28.7 14.6 0
2010 395 24.7 15.9 0
2011 390 26.7 14.5 0
2012 365 25.9 14.0 0
2013 374 26.8 13.9 99.2
2014 393 25.1 15.6 99.2
2015 451 28.0 16.1 99.3
2016 431 26.0 16.5 99.3
2017 429 24.0 17.8 99.3
2018 434 27.2 15.9 95.2
2019 436 27.1 16.0 96.3
2020 495 30.5 16.1 99
2021 456 30.0 15.1 94.1
2022 399 27.7 14.3 91.7
2023 421 25.4 16.5 92.2
2024 454 29.2 15.5 90.1

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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 874 n/a n/a n/a
1990 593 28.0 21.1 n/a
1991 625 27.6 22.6 n/a
1992 617 32.5 18.9 81.5
1993 671 36.0 18.6 77.5
1994 665 34.4 19.3 86
1995 626 35.9 17.4 80.2
1996 626 35.9 17.4 80.2
1997 628 35.9 17.5 72.3
1998 672 38.8 17.3 66.8
1999 689 39.6 17.4 70.1
2000 359 22.2 16.2 68.5
2001 366 21.0 17.4 0.8
2002 432 28.6 15.1 0.2
2003 432 28.6 15.1 0.2
2004 461 27.9 16.5 0.2
2005 461 30.5 15.1 0.2
2006 466 29.5 15.8 0.2
2007 484 31.8 15.2 0.2
2008 492 34.0 14.5 0.2
2009 419 28.7 14.6 0
2010 395 24.7 15.9 0
2011 390 26.7 14.5 0
2012 365 25.9 14.0 0
2013 374 26.8 13.9 99.2
2014 393 25.1 15.6 99.2
2015 451 28.0 16.1 99.3
2016 431 26.0 16.5 99.3
2017 429 24.0 17.8 99.3
2018 434 27.2 15.9 95.2
2019 436 27.1 16.0 96.3
2020 495 30.5 16.1 99
2021 456 30.0 15.1 94.1
2022 399 27.7 14.3 91.7
2023 421 25.4 16.5 92.2
2024 454 29.2 15.5 90.1

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 Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,336 (12.3%) $9,533 (87.7%) $10,869
2020 $953 (9.8%) $8,810 (90.2%) $9,764
2021 $1,893 (16.5%) $9,597 (83.5%) $11,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3998th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4334th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)2728
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4322
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)3123
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3624
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)3025
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)2825
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3727
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)2416
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4221
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary)1811
 7%
   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 Students436421
 3.4%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic436420
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%92.2%
 4.2%


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Students at Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary.


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