San Perlita Elementary

Summary:

San Perlita Elementary is a small public elementary school in San Perlita, Texas, serving 98 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Perlita Independent School District, which is ranked 511 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

San Perlita Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (90.82%) compared to the state average, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (65.31% to 90.10%). Despite these challenges, the school generally outperforms the state average in STAAR Mathematics and Science assessments, particularly in grades 3-5. However, the school's reading scores lag behind the state, especially in 3rd and 5th grades. When compared to nearby schools like Elma E. Barrera Elementary and Lasara Elementary, San Perlita Elementary outperforms them in math and science but has mixed results in reading.

San Perlita Elementary has shown strong performance among its Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student subgroups, often ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for these groups. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 816 to 2,217 out of over 4,500 Texas elementary schools. This suggests the school's performance may be somewhat inconsistent. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at San Perlita Elementary, the school's academic performance is mixed, indicating that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may be more important in driving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
       San Perlita, TX  78590-0037


(956) 248-5250

District: San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1466th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,599 Help


Students who attend San Perlita Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    San Perlita Middle
High:    San Perlita High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.0%
White:
10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Perlita Elementary ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Perlita Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Perlita Elementary is $18,599.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Perlita Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita Elementary 1466th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See San Perlita Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Perlita Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita Independent School District (Isd) 511th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Perlita Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.67 1986th 3465 42.7%
2005 57.26 1664th 3475 52.1%
2006 69.65 1037th 3476 70.2%
2007 61.31 1593rd 3724 57.2%
2008 45.59 2391st 3768 36.5%
2009 45.03 2494th 3884 35.8%
2010 40.08 2821st 3937 28.3%
2011 70.01 1183rd 4095 71.1%
2012 42.76 2723rd 4206 35.3%
2013 59.72 1742nd 4221 58.7%
2014 57.11 1924th 4260 54.8%
2015 59.29 1835th 4320 57.5%
2016 61.87 1670th 4286 61.0%
2017 53.62 1774th 4329 59.0%
2018 45.57 2217th 4359 49.1%
2019 48.77 2110th 4479 52.9%
2021 77.83 816th 4578 82.2%
2022 64.62 1392nd 4581 69.6%
2023 75.57 936th 4647 79.9%
2024 62.47 1466th 4675 68.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.83 1015th 4261 76.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.79 1446th 4264 66.1%
2019 55.01 1705th 4309 60.4%
2021 87.50 205th 4451 95.4%
2022 74.18 685th 4477 84.7%
2023 86.08 254th 4521 94.4%
2024 75.18 666th 4560 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.68 2522nd 4306 41.4%
2019 45.65 2299th 4348 47.1%
2021 96.50 113th 4499 97.5%
2022 58.93 1617th 4561 64.5%
2023 69.84 1106th 4588 75.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.30 2449th 4295 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.87 2053rd 4319 52.5%
2019 54.97 1709th 4357 60.8%
2021 66.57 1216th 4498 73.0%
2022 73.06 996th 4563 78.2%
2023 79.62 727th 4585 84.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Perlita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 1658th 4168 60.2%
2019 54.88 1675th 4188 60.0%
2021 84.49 368th 4329 91.5%
2022 68.02 1018th 4376 76.7%
2023 78.29 590th 4401 86.6%
2024 67.24 1077th 4431 75.7%
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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.

San Perlita Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for San Perlita Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 22 0 0 109 2 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 26 0 0 109 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1999 27 0 0 109 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 36 0 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 29 0 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2002 27 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2003 27 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2004 30 0 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 27 1 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 31 0 2 117 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 28 0 3 115 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2008 23 0 1 111 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2009 29 4 1 103 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2010 27 3 1 109 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2011 19 0 1 118 0 0 0 0 138
2012 12 1 1 131 0 0 0 0 145
2013 13 1 1 118 0 0 0 0 133
2014 11 1 1 119 0 0 0 0 132
2015 11 1 0 122 0 0 0 0 134
2016 6 1 0 124 0 0 0 0 131
2017 6 1 0 115 0 0 0 0 122
2018 4 1 0 109 0 0 1 0 115
2019 3 0 0 117 0 0 0 0 120
2020 5 0 0 102 0 0 0 0 107
2021 6 0 0 95 0 0 0 0 101
2022 7 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 96
2023 9 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 98
2024 10 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 100

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 Perlita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 10.7 12.4 72.2
1998 137 8.6 15.9 72.3
1999 137 9.0 15.2 83.9
2000 142 8.6 16.5 79.6
2001 135 8.6 15.7 80
2002 143 11.0 13.0 0
2003 143 11.0 13.0 0
2004 148 9.6 15.4 0
2005 136 10.6 12.8 0.7
2006 150 11.7 12.8 2.7
2007 146 10.8 13.5 64.4
2008 135 9.7 13.9 54.8
2009 137 10.4 13.2 69.3
2010 140 8.9 15.6 57.1
2011 138 8.9 15.3 46.4
2012 145 8.5 16.8 30.3
2013 133 9.7 13.6 72.2
2014 132 7.9 16.5 70.5
2015 134 8.0 16.7 71.6
2016 131 10.0 13.1 76.3
2017 122 9.3 13.0 78.7
2018 115 9.6 11.9 87
2019 120 8.4 14.2 89.2
2020 107 8.4 12.6 91.6
2021 101 8.3 12.0 90.1
2022 96 9.7 9.8 83.3
2023 98 8.3 11.7 65.3
2024 100 6.8 14.6 50

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 Perlita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 10.7 12.4 72.2
1998 137 8.6 15.9 72.3
1999 137 9.0 15.2 83.9
2000 142 8.6 16.5 79.6
2001 135 8.6 15.7 80
2002 143 11.0 13.0 0
2003 143 11.0 13.0 0
2004 148 9.6 15.4 0
2005 136 10.6 12.8 0.7
2006 150 11.7 12.8 2.7
2007 146 10.8 13.5 64.4
2008 135 9.7 13.9 54.8
2009 137 10.4 13.2 69.3
2010 140 8.9 15.6 57.1
2011 138 8.9 15.3 46.4
2012 145 8.5 16.8 30.3
2013 133 9.7 13.6 72.2
2014 132 7.9 16.5 70.5
2015 134 8.0 16.7 71.6
2016 131 10.0 13.1 76.3
2017 122 9.3 13.0 78.7
2018 115 9.6 11.9 87
2019 120 8.4 14.2 89.2
2020 107 8.4 12.6 91.6
2021 101 8.3 12.0 90.1
2022 96 9.7 9.8 83.3
2023 98 8.3 11.7 65.3
2024 100 6.8 14.6 50

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for San Perlita Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,811 (13.2%) $11,881 (86.8%) $13,692
2020 $2,336 (14.9%) $13,333 (85.1%) $15,669
2021 $2,819 (15.2%) $15,781 (84.8%) $18,599

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Perlita Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2110th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 936th of 4647 Elementary schools
 27%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (San Perlita Elementary)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Elementary)5355
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (San Perlita Elementary)4143
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))4143
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Elementary)5379
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))5379
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (San Perlita Elementary)3661
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))3661
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Elementary)86100
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))86100
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (San Perlita Elementary)2767
 40%
   5th Grade Science (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))2767
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12098
 18.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11789
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White39
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%65.3%
 23.9%


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Students at San Perlita Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 10% White.

San Perlita Elementary ranks 1466th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : San Perlita Middle
High : San Perlita High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 100 students attended San Perlita 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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