Santos Livas Elementary

Summary:

Santos Livas Elementary is a public elementary school in Alamo, Texas, serving 527 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD). While the school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (99.43%) compared to nearby schools, it generally outperforms the district and state in reading assessments, particularly for Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

However, Santos Livas Elementary struggles more in math and science, with only 16.87% and 23.81% of 5th graders proficient or better, respectively, in 2023-2024. This is lower than the district and state averages. The school also ranks lower for special education students and students with low socioeconomic status, despite spending more per student ($12,215 in 2020-2021) than the nearby Idea Academy charter schools. While Santos Livas Elementary performs better than other schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, the Idea Academy Alamo charter school tends to outperform it in both reading and math.

Overall, Santos Livas Elementary appears to be a high-performing school in reading, particularly for its Hispanic and English Language Learner populations, but it struggles in math and science compared to the district and state. The school's higher spending per student suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student achievement, especially for its most vulnerable populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 733 N Alamo Rd
       Alamo, TX  78516-3700


(956) 354-2840

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2390th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,215 Help


Students who attend Santos Livas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Audie Murphy Middle
High:    Psja Memorial Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Compare Details Santos Livas Elementary ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santos Livas Elementary is 16, which is the 7th best among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santos Livas Elementary is $12,215, which is the 6th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santos Livas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santos Livas Elementary 2390th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Santos Livas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santos Livas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.02 412th 3465 88.1%
2005 80.75 414th 3475 88.1%
2006 78.87 483rd 3476 86.1%
2007 81.23 369th 3724 90.1%
2008 77.42 620th 3768 83.5%
2009 77.63 629th 3884 83.8%
2010 62.47 1623rd 3937 58.8%
2011 57.21 1981st 4095 51.6%
2012 45.99 2524th 4206 40.0%
2013 48.40 2376th 4221 43.7%
2014 60.31 1745th 4260 59.0%
2015 66.92 1427th 4320 67.0%
2016 72.11 1148th 4286 73.2%
2017 76.15 824th 4329 81.0%
2018 59.31 1521st 4359 65.1%
2019 56.26 1698th 4479 62.1%
2021 15.12 4205th 4578 8.1%
2022 36.28 2986th 4581 34.8%
2023 47.13 2342nd 4647 49.6%
2024 46.39 2390th 4675 48.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.43 819th 3226 74.6%
2019 51.46 1487th 3333 55.4%
2021 26.74 2864th 3446 16.9%
2022 35.76 2449th 3487 29.8%
2023 56.09 1355th 3556 61.9%
2024 46.28 1836th 3638 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.43 797th 3684 78.4%
2022 13.76 3902nd 3952 1.3%
2023 30.46 3099th 4086 24.2%
2024 31.04 3187th 4261 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 897th 4264 79.0%
2019 63.54 1149th 4309 73.3%
2021 18.75 4095th 4451 8.0%
2022 45.69 2446th 4477 45.4%
2023 61.28 1432nd 4521 68.3%
2024 52.90 1994th 4560 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 1271st 4306 70.5%
2019 57.55 1631st 4348 62.5%
2021 14.95 4222nd 4499 6.2%
2022 40.67 2732nd 4561 40.1%
2023 47.46 2325th 4588 49.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 2155th 3106 30.6%
2019 52.69 1920th 3184 39.7%
2022 54.35 1678th 2958 43.3%
2023 46.82 2058th 2980 30.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.19 694th 4240 83.6%
2019 67.06 936th 4295 78.2%
2021 33.21 3109th 4331 28.2%
2022 53.39 1856th 4461 58.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.89 1953rd 4319 54.8%
2019 53.47 1795th 4357 58.8%
2021 20.07 3863rd 4498 14.1%
2022 33.49 3169th 4563 30.6%
2023 45.23 2438th 4585 46.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santos Livas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.04 1060th 4168 74.6%
2019 62.60 1226th 4188 70.7%
2021 19.06 3946th 4329 8.8%
2022 43.15 2560th 4376 41.5%
2023 54.36 1797th 4401 59.2%
2024 52.83 1924th 4431 56.6%
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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.

Santos Livas Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Santos Livas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 9 0 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 9 0 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 11 0 0 562 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 9 0 0 596 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 12 1 0 628 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 13 1 0 676 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 11 6 0 676 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 5 2 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 5 2 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 6 0 0 516 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 6 0 1 520 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 8 2 0 565 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2007 8 3 0 582 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 11 4 2 593 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 11 6 2 616 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 12 5 0 671 1 n/a n/a 0 689
2011 1 1 0 661 1 0 0 0 664
2012 3 1 0 659 1 0 0 0 664
2013 3 0 0 719 1 0 0 0 723
2014 4 0 0 671 0 0 0 0 675
2015 2 1 0 629 0 0 0 0 632
2016 2 3 0 626 0 0 0 0 631
2017 2 3 0 596 0 0 0 0 601
2018 1 1 1 637 0 0 0 0 640
2019 1 0 1 611 0 0 0 0 613
2020 2 0 0 603 0 0 0 0 605
2021 2 1 0 559 0 0 0 0 562
2022 3 1 0 506 0 0 0 0 510
2023 3 0 0 524 0 0 0 0 527
2024 2 0 0 509 0 0 0 0 511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santos Livas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 547 34.0 16.1 65.1
1996 547 34.0 16.1 65.1
1997 573 34.7 16.5 48.5
1998 605 34.0 17.8 36.5
1999 641 35.6 18.0 27.8
2000 690 36.9 18.7 15.8
2001 693 39.8 17.4 7.9
2002 541 32.8 16.5 0.2
2003 541 32.8 16.5 0.2
2004 522 28.1 18.6 0.2
2005 527 33.0 16.0 0
2006 575 34.1 16.9 0
2007 593 33.9 17.5 0
2008 612 37.7 16.2 0
2009 637 40.2 15.8 0
2010 689 41.7 16.4 0
2011 664 41.7 15.8 0
2012 664 38.7 17.1 0
2013 723 39.8 18.1 88.1
2014 675 40.0 16.8 88.7
2015 632 36.0 17.5 92.9
2016 631 36.0 17.5 94.1
2017 601 36.0 16.6 88.7
2018 640 36.6 17.4 88.4
2019 613 35.1 17.4 86.3
2020 605 34.5 17.5 90.6
2021 562 34.4 16.3 89
2022 510 29.2 17.4 88.6
2023 527 32.0 16.4 90.3
2024 511 31.8 16.0 88.8

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 Santos Livas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 547 34.0 16.1 65.1
1996 547 34.0 16.1 65.1
1997 573 34.7 16.5 48.5
1998 605 34.0 17.8 36.5
1999 641 35.6 18.0 27.8
2000 690 36.9 18.7 15.8
2001 693 39.8 17.4 7.9
2002 541 32.8 16.5 0.2
2003 541 32.8 16.5 0.2
2004 522 28.1 18.6 0.2
2005 527 33.0 16.0 0
2006 575 34.1 16.9 0
2007 593 33.9 17.5 0
2008 612 37.7 16.2 0
2009 637 40.2 15.8 0
2010 689 41.7 16.4 0
2011 664 41.7 15.8 0
2012 664 38.7 17.1 0
2013 723 39.8 18.1 88.1
2014 675 40.0 16.8 88.7
2015 632 36.0 17.5 92.9
2016 631 36.0 17.5 94.1
2017 601 36.0 16.6 88.7
2018 640 36.6 17.4 88.4
2019 613 35.1 17.4 86.3
2020 605 34.5 17.5 90.6
2021 562 34.4 16.3 89
2022 510 29.2 17.4 88.6
2023 527 32.0 16.4 90.3
2024 511 31.8 16.0 88.8

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 Santos Livas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,024 (9.7%) $9,519 (90.3%) $10,543
2020 $899 (8.7%) $9,441 (91.3%) $10,340
2021 $2,548 (20.9%) $9,666 (79.1%) $12,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santos Livas Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1698th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2342nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)5054
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santos Livas Elementary)4634
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)2817
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)5548
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santos Livas Elementary)5754
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)4413
 31%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2928
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)4456
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santos Livas Elementary)4631
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Santos Livas Elementary)4523
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Santos Livas Elementary)10040
 60%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613527
 14%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic611524
 14.2%
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%90.3%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santos Livas Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Santos Livas Elementary.

Students at Santos Livas Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Santos Livas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Audie Murphy Middle
High : Psja Memorial Early College High School

Santos Livas Elementary ranks 2390th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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