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Zavala Elementary

Summary:

Zavala Elementary is a small elementary school in Pecos, Texas, serving 403 students in grades 2-5. The school is part of the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, which is ranked 867 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zavala Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the state average on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 25.13% to 33.16%, compared to the state averages of 48.85% to 50.66%. The school's performance on STAAR Mathematics and Spanish assessments is also significantly lower than the state averages. As a result, Zavala Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (89.58%) and economically disadvantaged, with 79.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, the only other school in the same district, Austin Elementary, has a similar student demographic but a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 22.4, compared to Zavala Elementary's 12.5. While Zavala Elementary has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $10,215 in 2018-2019 to $21,084 in 2020-2021, the impact on student performance is not yet evident in the available data.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 600 E 9th St
       Pecos, TX  79772-5237

(432) 447-7497

District: Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4007th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,084 Help


Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crockett Middle
High:    Pecos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  878

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
White:
5.1%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zavala Elementary ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), White (5.1%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zavala Elementary is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zavala Elementary is $21,084.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zavala Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Zavala Elementary 4007th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Zavala Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd) 867th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zavala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.69 2687th 3465 22.5%
2005 24.36 3048th 3475 12.3%
2006 24.95 3022nd 3476 13.1%
2007 27.74 3153rd 3724 15.3%
2008 29.32 3142nd 3768 16.6%
2009 14.20 3681st 3884 5.2%
2010 19.40 3620th 3937 8.1%
2011 31.49 3331st 4095 18.7%
2012 16.39 3957th 4206 5.9%
2013 15.07 3972nd 4221 5.9%
2014 21.57 3758th 4260 11.8%
2015 44.59 2620th 4320 39.4%
2016 38.19 2917th 4286 31.9%
2017 22.13 3657th 4329 15.5%
2018 21.90 3699th 4359 15.1%
2019 25.15 3621st 4479 19.2%
2021 43.01 2395th 4578 47.7%
2022 33.68 3145th 4581 31.3%
2023 20.36 3986th 4647 14.2%
2024 20.59 4007th 4675 14.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.05 3030th 3226 6.1%
2019 30.17 2671st 3333 19.9%
2021 70.07 622nd 3446 82.0%
2022 68.97 733rd 3487 79.0%
2023 31.18 2718th 3556 23.6%
2024 35.43 2470th 3638 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 3331st 3558 6.4%
2019 20.77 3396th 3684 7.8%
2021 46.67 1603rd 3799 57.8%
2022 35.19 2646th 3952 33.0%
2023 31.60 3001st 4086 26.6%
2024 37.20 2747th 4261 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.93 3671st 4264 13.9%
2019 30.08 3447th 4309 20.0%
2021 51.40 1925th 4451 56.8%
2022 41.53 2721st 4477 39.2%
2023 23.55 3909th 4521 13.5%
2024 26.34 3799th 4560 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 3180th 4306 26.1%
2019 24.92 3630th 4348 16.5%
2021 43.54 2385th 4499 47.0%
2022 33.20 3221st 4561 29.4%
2023 23.97 3804th 4588 17.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.67 2460th 3106 20.8%
2019 19.94 2924th 3184 8.2%
2021 50.37 1747th 3006 41.9%
2022 47.98 1938th 2958 34.5%
2023 41.40 2210th 2980 25.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 4171st 4240 1.6%
2019 24.87 3714th 4295 13.5%
2021 45.89 2124th 4331 51.0%
2022 36.56 3054th 4461 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.59 3992nd 4319 7.6%
2019 26.67 3493rd 4357 19.8%
2021 43.66 2345th 4498 47.9%
2022 35.13 3061st 4563 32.9%
2023 19.15 4053rd 4585 11.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.80 697th 957 27.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.94 3533rd 4168 15.2%
2019 28.33 3388th 4188 19.1%
2021 48.91 2003rd 4329 53.7%
2022 38.38 2857th 4376 34.7%
2023 22.30 3842nd 4401 12.7%
2024 24.62 3719th 4431 16.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.35 2669th 3127 14.6%
2019 34.34 2285th 3142 27.3%
2021 31.09 2308th 3082 25.1%
2022 30.93 2386th 3082 22.6%
2023 31.41 2340th 3106 24.7%
2024 19.98 2730th 3078 11.3%
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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 Zavala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 4 26 2 381 n/a n/a n/a 0 413
1989 71 13 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1990 86 17 1 439 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 84 13 0 404 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 64 12 1 406 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 75 11 2 458 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 67 13 0 477 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 78 12 1 396 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 78 12 1 396 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 61 15 1 399 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 47 9 1 385 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 42 8 2 380 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 39 8 2 388 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 34 11 2 355 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 34 3 2 340 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 34 3 2 340 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 48 8 4 478 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 48 8 4 468 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 47 13 1 433 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 56 14 1 401 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 26 7 1 271 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 22 7 4 303 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2010 17 5 2 308 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 24 5 3 279 0 0 0 0 311
2012 20 4 5 299 0 0 0 0 328
2013 23 1 3 328 0 0 0 0 355
2014 25 3 3 326 0 0 1 0 358
2015 27 2 4 303 0 0 1 0 337
2016 24 2 7 314 0 0 0 0 347
2017 25 0 4 370 0 0 0 0 399
2018 24 2 2 430 1 0 1 0 460
2019 34 3 3 468 3 0 2 0 513
2020 30 8 7 411 3 0 0 0 459
2021 26 4 7 357 1 0 1 0 396
2022 28 5 4 340 0 0 1 0 378
2023 30 4 7 361 1 0 0 0 403
2024 45 6 18 807 1 0 1 0 878

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 Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 25.0 16.5 n/a
1989 504 n/a n/a n/a
1990 543 31.0 17.5 n/a
1991 502 30.6 16.4 n/a
1992 484 28.9 16.7 56.8
1993 546 31.0 17.6 60.8
1994 557 32.7 17.0 56.4
1995 487 32.3 15.1 58.1
1996 487 32.3 15.1 58.1
1997 476 31.6 15.1 59.5
1998 442 28.8 15.3 61.8
1999 432 27.8 15.5 69
2000 437 26.9 16.2 74.4
2001 402 25.2 16.0 76.4
2002 380 23.4 16.2 77.9
2003 380 23.4 16.2 77.9
2004 538 33.1 16.3 73.6
2005 528 32.2 16.4 72
2006 496 31.8 15.6 72
2007 474 37.7 12.6 75.3
2008 305 24.9 12.2 75.1
2009 336 26.3 12.8 67.9
2010 332 28.4 11.6 69.3
2011 311 27.2 11.4 75.9
2012 328 25.6 12.7 74.1
2013 355 24.1 14.7 73.2
2014 358 25.0 14.3 70.1
2015 337 26.0 12.9 70.3
2016 347 26.0 13.3 76.9
2017 399 29.2 13.6 70.9
2018 460 24.9 18.4 67.6
2019 513 27.3 18.7 73.5
2020 459 27.7 16.5 70.2
2021 396 28.9 13.6 71.5
2022 378 27.9 13.5 70.9
2023 403 32.0 12.5 79.9
2024 878 60.8 14.4 76.4

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 Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 25.0 16.5 n/a
1989 504 n/a n/a n/a
1990 543 31.0 17.5 n/a
1991 502 30.6 16.4 n/a
1992 484 28.9 16.7 56.8
1993 546 31.0 17.6 60.8
1994 557 32.7 17.0 56.4
1995 487 32.3 15.1 58.1
1996 487 32.3 15.1 58.1
1997 476 31.6 15.1 59.5
1998 442 28.8 15.3 61.8
1999 432 27.8 15.5 69
2000 437 26.9 16.2 74.4
2001 402 25.2 16.0 76.4
2002 380 23.4 16.2 77.9
2003 380 23.4 16.2 77.9
2004 538 33.1 16.3 73.6
2005 528 32.2 16.4 72
2006 496 31.8 15.6 72
2007 474 37.7 12.6 75.3
2008 305 24.9 12.2 75.1
2009 336 26.3 12.8 67.9
2010 332 28.4 11.6 69.3
2011 311 27.2 11.4 75.9
2012 328 25.6 12.7 74.1
2013 355 24.1 14.7 73.2
2014 358 25.0 14.3 70.1
2015 337 26.0 12.9 70.3
2016 347 26.0 13.3 76.9
2017 399 29.2 13.6 70.9
2018 460 24.9 18.4 67.6
2019 513 27.3 18.7 73.5
2020 459 27.7 16.5 70.2
2021 396 28.9 13.6 71.5
2022 378 27.9 13.5 70.9
2023 403 32.0 12.5 79.9
2024 878 60.8 14.4 76.4

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 Zavala Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (13.6%) $8,828 (86.4%) $10,215
2020 $1,955 (10.0%) $17,546 (90.0%) $19,502
2021 $2,479 (11.8%) $18,605 (88.2%) $21,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zavala Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3621st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3986th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)3121
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))3121
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)3224
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))3224
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)3040
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))3040
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)2841
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))2841
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)4037
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))4037
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Zavala Elementary)3821
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))3821
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)1138
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))1138
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)1154
 43%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))1154
 43%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Zavala Elementary)118
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd))118
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students513403
 21.4%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic468361
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3430
 11.8%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%79.9%
 6.4%

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Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crockett Middle
High : Pecos High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 878 students attended Zavala Elementary.

Students at Zavala Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Asian.

Zavala Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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