San Carlos Elementary

Summary:

San Carlos Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 406 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic (99.75%) and high-poverty (94.87% to 96.92% eligible for free/reduced lunch) student population, San Carlos Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school performs particularly well for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. This suggests the school is effectively serving its student population and providing strong academic support.

While Cano-Gonzalez Elementary and Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary, two other schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, also demonstrate strong academic performance, especially in mathematics, San Carlos Elementary stands out for its consistently high rankings and its ability to support the achievement of traditionally underserved student populations. The school's higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools may be a contributing factor to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 S 83rd St
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2370

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1957th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,612 Help


Students who attend San Carlos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle
High:    Edinburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.3% Help


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Compare Details San Carlos Elementary ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Carlos Elementary is 15.9. 17 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Carlos Elementary is $11,612, which is the 13th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Carlos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Carlos Elementary 1957th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See San Carlos Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Carlos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.73 2485th 3465 28.3%
2005 28.77 2890th 3475 16.8%
2006 27.69 2939th 3476 15.4%
2007 63.02 1483rd 3724 60.2%
2008 62.64 1494th 3768 60.4%
2009 66.30 1349th 3884 65.3%
2010 67.69 1271st 3937 67.7%
2011 74.81 835th 4095 79.6%
2012 62.84 1542nd 4206 63.3%
2013 68.62 1242nd 4221 70.6%
2014 67.44 1339th 4260 68.6%
2015 77.97 856th 4320 80.2%
2016 76.32 932nd 4286 78.3%
2017 74.10 902nd 4329 79.2%
2018 73.86 889th 4359 79.6%
2019 68.12 1147th 4479 74.4%
2021 41.15 2490th 4578 45.6%
2022 70.78 1116th 4581 75.6%
2023 70.45 1148th 4647 75.3%
2024 53.20 1957th 4675 58.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.84 139th 3226 95.7%
2019 81.24 295th 3333 91.1%
2021 48.49 1550th 3446 55.0%
2022 66.64 828th 3487 76.3%
2023 71.77 651st 3556 81.7%
2024 57.47 1284th 3638 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.69 1373rd 4086 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.32 263rd 4264 93.8%
2019 80.63 389th 4309 91.0%
2021 53.95 1756th 4451 60.5%
2022 80.90 426th 4477 90.5%
2023 83.45 338th 4521 92.5%
2024 62.75 1314th 4560 71.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.45 6th 112 94.6%
2019 64.72 23rd 93 75.3%
2021 41.13 34th 56 39.3%
2022 35.60 30th 49 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 944th 4306 78.1%
2019 72.62 903rd 4348 79.2%
2021 39.61 2599th 4499 42.2%
2022 67.42 1203rd 4561 73.6%
2023 63.06 1403rd 4588 69.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.05 149th 4240 96.5%
2019 85.47 253rd 4295 94.1%
2021 51.84 1711th 4331 60.5%
2022 83.63 331st 4461 92.6%
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Rank History for Male students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.98 853rd 4319 80.3%
2019 60.73 1426th 4357 67.3%
2021 42.77 2396th 4498 46.7%
2022 72.06 1038th 4563 77.3%
2023 73.28 1002nd 4585 78.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Carlos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.98 519th 4168 87.5%
2019 73.72 693rd 4188 83.5%
2021 49.37 1977th 4329 54.3%
2022 76.68 639th 4376 85.4%
2023 77.02 642nd 4401 85.4%
2024 55.90 1710th 4431 61.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for San Carlos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 8 0 0 583 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1990 6 0 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 6 0 0 651 0 n/a n/a -72 585
1992 8 0 0 713 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1993 15 0 0 752 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 11 0 0 739 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1995 13 1 0 859 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1996 13 1 0 859 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1997 4 0 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 6 0 0 636 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 11 0 0 704 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 1 0 0 550 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 2 0 0 601 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 1 1 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2003 1 1 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2004 1 0 0 672 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 0 6 0 574 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2006 0 1 0 575 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 0 0 0 556 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 0 0 0 675 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 2 0 0 643 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 1 1 0 667 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2011 1 0 0 674 0 0 0 0 675
2012 1 0 0 506 0 0 0 0 507
2013 1 0 0 482 0 0 0 0 483
2014 2 0 0 520 0 0 0 0 522
2015 0 0 0 511 0 0 0 0 511
2016 9 0 0 531 0 0 1 0 541
2017 8 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 526
2018 13 0 0 487 0 0 0 0 500
2019 0 0 0 490 0 0 0 0 490
2020 0 0 0 487 0 0 0 0 487
2021 0 0 0 422 0 0 0 0 422
2022 0 0 0 390 0 0 0 0 390
2023 1 0 0 405 0 0 0 0 406
2024 0 0 0 474 0 0 0 0 474

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 San Carlos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 591 n/a n/a n/a
1990 607 35.0 17.3 n/a
1991 585 35.0 16.7 n/a
1992 721 42.3 17.0 85.9
1993 767 42.0 18.3 91
1994 750 42.9 17.5 90.4
1995 873 48.0 18.2 91.1
1996 873 48.0 18.2 91.1
1997 535 36.8 14.5 94.6
1998 642 37.0 17.4 91.3
1999 717 39.9 18.0 75.2
2000 552 32.3 17.1 59.2
2001 605 31.4 19.3 41.5
2002 696 35.0 19.9 15.2
2003 696 35.0 19.9 15.2
2004 673 37.0 18.2 5.2
2005 580 38.0 15.3 0.7
2006 578 34.3 16.9 0
2007 556 36.8 15.1 0
2008 675 43.3 15.6 0
2009 645 40.2 16.0 0
2010 670 39.3 17.0 0
2011 675 38.0 17.7 0
2012 507 28.4 17.8 0
2013 483 28.9 16.7 97.5
2014 522 31.0 16.8 96.9
2015 511 33.0 15.4 96.9
2016 541 34.0 15.9 97.4
2017 526 34.0 15.4 97
2018 500 33.2 15.0 97.2
2019 490 33.2 14.7 96.9
2020 487 28.8 16.8 95.7
2021 422 28.8 14.6 96.9
2022 390 28.0 13.9 94.9
2023 406 26.5 15.3 96.8
2024 474 29.6 15.9 97.3

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 San Carlos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 591 n/a n/a n/a
1990 607 35.0 17.3 n/a
1991 585 35.0 16.7 n/a
1992 721 42.3 17.0 85.9
1993 767 42.0 18.3 91
1994 750 42.9 17.5 90.4
1995 873 48.0 18.2 91.1
1996 873 48.0 18.2 91.1
1997 535 36.8 14.5 94.6
1998 642 37.0 17.4 91.3
1999 717 39.9 18.0 75.2
2000 552 32.3 17.1 59.2
2001 605 31.4 19.3 41.5
2002 696 35.0 19.9 15.2
2003 696 35.0 19.9 15.2
2004 673 37.0 18.2 5.2
2005 580 38.0 15.3 0.7
2006 578 34.3 16.9 0
2007 556 36.8 15.1 0
2008 675 43.3 15.6 0
2009 645 40.2 16.0 0
2010 670 39.3 17.0 0
2011 675 38.0 17.7 0
2012 507 28.4 17.8 0
2013 483 28.9 16.7 97.5
2014 522 31.0 16.8 96.9
2015 511 33.0 15.4 96.9
2016 541 34.0 15.9 97.4
2017 526 34.0 15.4 97
2018 500 33.2 15.0 97.2
2019 490 33.2 14.7 96.9
2020 487 28.8 16.8 95.7
2021 422 28.8 14.6 96.9
2022 390 28.0 13.9 94.9
2023 406 26.5 15.3 96.8
2024 474 29.6 15.9 97.3

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 San Carlos Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,306 (12.6%) $9,053 (87.4%) $10,359
2020 $828 (8.8%) $8,618 (91.2%) $9,446
2021 $1,060 (9.1%) $10,552 (90.9%) $11,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Carlos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1147th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1148th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (San Carlos Elementary)6753
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Carlos Elementary)7651
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (San Carlos Elementary)4650
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Carlos Elementary)5651
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (San Carlos Elementary)3863
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Carlos Elementary)7070
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (San Carlos Elementary)5244
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 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 Students490406
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic490405
 17.3%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%96.8%
 0.1%


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San Carlos Elementary ranks 1957th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend San Carlos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle
High : Edinburg High School

Students at San Carlos Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended San Carlos Elementary.


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