Robert R Rojas Elementary

Summary:

Robert R Rojas Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 516, the majority of whom are Hispanic. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, the school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past decade.

Robert R Rojas Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in science, where only 20.69% of 5th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 22.36% for the district and 26.29% for the state. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 88%) and English Language Learners appears to be a significant factor in its academic struggles, as these subgroups tend to perform worse on standardized tests. Nearby Escontrias Steam Academy and Campestre Elementary, both within the Socorro Independent School District, perform significantly better than Robert R Rojas Elementary on STAAR assessments and have higher rankings among Texas elementary schools.

The consistent underperformance of Robert R Rojas Elementary compared to the district and state, as well as nearby schools, indicates a need for a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student population. While the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest a focus on resources, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting potential issues with the effective use of funds or the implementation of effective strategies to support its economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Bauman Rd
       El Paso, TX  79927-3538


(915) 937-8500

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3144th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,263 Help


Students who attend Robert R Rojas Elementary usually attend:

High:    Socorro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.6%
White:
1.6%
Two or more races:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Robert R Rojas Elementary ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.6%), White (1.6%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert R Rojas Elementary is 20.8, which is the 13th best among 29 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert R Rojas Elementary is $12,263, which is the highest among 30 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert R Rojas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert R Rojas Elementary 3144th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Robert R Rojas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert R Rojas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.44 2959th 3465 14.6%
2005 13.68 3324th 3475 4.3%
2006 16.70 3249th 3476 6.5%
2007 22.03 3339th 3724 10.3%
2008 36.75 2823rd 3768 25.1%
2009 43.37 2575th 3884 33.7%
2010 57.27 1940th 3937 50.7%
2011 52.17 2285th 4095 44.2%
2012 22.08 3772nd 4206 10.3%
2013 35.92 3097th 4221 26.6%
2014 40.34 2885th 4260 32.3%
2015 60.41 1762nd 4320 59.2%
2016 41.20 2774th 4286 35.3%
2017 57.91 1581st 4329 63.5%
2018 40.95 2485th 4359 43.0%
2019 44.53 2389th 4479 46.7%
2021 18.01 4008th 4578 12.5%
2022 39.94 2744th 4581 40.1%
2023 35.85 3042nd 4647 34.5%
2024 34.61 3144th 4675 32.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 2254th 3226 30.1%
2019 32.36 2541st 3333 23.8%
2021 21.89 3111th 3446 9.7%
2022 43.01 2064th 3487 40.8%
2023 40.48 2232nd 3556 37.2%
2024 35.04 2487th 3638 31.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 1973rd 3558 44.5%
2019 47.19 1580th 3684 57.1%
2021 31.15 2718th 3799 28.5%
2022 56.34 1231st 3952 68.9%
2023 49.68 1662nd 4086 59.3%
2024 48.60 1981st 4261 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.44 1404th 4264 67.1%
2019 62.97 1174th 4309 72.8%
2021 15.40 4266th 4451 4.2%
2022 48.54 2254th 4477 49.7%
2023 41.24 2775th 4521 38.6%
2024 49.30 2240th 4560 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 2591st 4306 39.8%
2019 45.44 2324th 4348 46.6%
2021 15.99 4153rd 4499 7.7%
2022 37.37 2939th 4561 35.6%
2023 34.15 3153rd 4588 31.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 2827th 3106 9.0%
2019 39.05 2428th 3184 23.7%
2021 38.17 2128th 3006 29.2%
2022 37.84 2271st 2958 23.2%
2023 27.84 2589th 2980 13.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 3276th 4240 22.7%
2019 42.25 2520th 4295 41.3%
2021 27.31 3573rd 4331 17.5%
2022 53.18 1873rd 4461 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.56 2415th 4319 44.1%
2019 42.79 2467th 4357 43.4%
2021 22.51 3701st 4498 17.7%
2022 43.53 2525th 4563 44.7%
2023 38.46 2855th 4585 37.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert R Rojas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 2033rd 4168 51.2%
2019 50.80 1935th 4188 53.8%
2021 21.75 3787th 4329 12.5%
2022 45.25 2435th 4376 44.4%
2023 43.30 2539th 4401 42.3%
2024 47.44 2276th 4431 48.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a teacher
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Open Quote Robert R. Rojas has some of the most caring, supportive and versatile teachers in SISD. Rojas staff is so loving and strives to assure that the best interests of their students are met! The Socorro community has proven to be one in a million and sure knows how to uphold the morals and values that all communities should live by. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Robert R Rojas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 30 0 3 830 0 n/a n/a 0 863
1990 29 1 3 956 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1991 27 3 1 783 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1992 22 2 0 733 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 25 2 0 789 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1994 26 2 0 807 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1995 18 3 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1996 18 3 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1997 17 0 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1998 19 6 0 828 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1999 17 4 0 793 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 16 3 0 738 1 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 10 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 7 1 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 7 1 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 5 0 1 522 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 4 0 1 513 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 5 0 1 513 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 6 2 1 552 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 2 2 0 587 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2009 1 1 1 579 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 3 2 0 612 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 15 1 0 526 2 0 0 0 544
2012 13 0 0 558 2 0 0 0 573
2013 12 0 0 548 3 0 0 0 563
2014 10 0 1 559 2 0 0 0 572
2015 12 0 1 521 3 0 0 0 537
2016 16 0 1 519 5 0 0 0 541
2017 10 0 1 519 2 0 0 0 532
2018 8 0 0 521 2 0 0 0 531
2019 5 0 0 502 2 0 0 0 509
2020 5 0 0 488 5 0 0 0 498
2021 4 0 0 466 2 0 0 0 472
2022 5 1 0 494 2 0 0 0 502
2023 5 3 0 506 1 0 1 0 516
2024 8 1 0 485 0 1 2 0 497

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 Robert R Rojas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 863 n/a n/a n/a
1990 989 52.0 19.0 n/a
1991 814 53.3 15.2 n/a
1992 757 43.0 17.6 87.5
1993 817 48.0 17.0 91.1
1994 835 48.0 17.4 83.4
1995 897 51.9 17.3 84.1
1996 897 51.9 17.3 84.1
1997 893 52.6 17.0 86.6
1998 853 54.0 15.8 85.3
1999 815 44.4 18.4 89.2
2000 758 44.0 17.2 90
2001 621 37.0 16.8 91.6
2002 572 35.3 16.2 93
2003 572 35.3 16.2 93
2004 529 30.9 17.1 93.2
2005 518 31.5 16.4 91.9
2006 519 31.9 16.3 90.8
2007 562 30.3 18.5 91.1
2008 591 31.9 18.5 91
2009 582 30.0 19.4 91.6
2010 617 31.9 19.3 92.2
2011 544 28.5 19.0 92.1
2012 573 29.1 19.6 91.6
2013 563 29.6 19.0 94.1
2014 572 29.6 19.3 91.8
2015 537 30.0 17.9 93.9
2016 541 29.0 18.6 90.8
2017 532 30.6 17.3 94.2
2018 531 33.7 15.7 87.4
2019 509 33.4 15.2 86.2
2020 498 33.5 14.8 87.8
2021 472 33.0 14.3 86.9
2022 502 32.8 15.2 89
2023 516 28.8 17.8 88.6
2024 497 23.8 20.8 88.5

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 Robert R Rojas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 863 n/a n/a n/a
1990 989 52.0 19.0 n/a
1991 814 53.3 15.2 n/a
1992 757 43.0 17.6 87.5
1993 817 48.0 17.0 91.1
1994 835 48.0 17.4 83.4
1995 897 51.9 17.3 84.1
1996 897 51.9 17.3 84.1
1997 893 52.6 17.0 86.6
1998 853 54.0 15.8 85.3
1999 815 44.4 18.4 89.2
2000 758 44.0 17.2 90
2001 621 37.0 16.8 91.6
2002 572 35.3 16.2 93
2003 572 35.3 16.2 93
2004 529 30.9 17.1 93.2
2005 518 31.5 16.4 91.9
2006 519 31.9 16.3 90.8
2007 562 30.3 18.5 91.1
2008 591 31.9 18.5 91
2009 582 30.0 19.4 91.6
2010 617 31.9 19.3 92.2
2011 544 28.5 19.0 92.1
2012 573 29.1 19.6 91.6
2013 563 29.6 19.0 94.1
2014 572 29.6 19.3 91.8
2015 537 30.0 17.9 93.9
2016 541 29.0 18.6 90.8
2017 532 30.6 17.3 94.2
2018 531 33.7 15.7 87.4
2019 509 33.4 15.2 86.2
2020 498 33.5 14.8 87.8
2021 472 33.0 14.3 86.9
2022 502 32.8 15.2 89
2023 516 28.8 17.8 88.6
2024 497 23.8 20.8 88.5

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 Robert R Rojas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,479 (14.4%) $8,793 (85.6%) $10,272
2020 $1,367 (12.9%) $9,227 (87.1%) $10,594
2021 $1,909 (15.6%) $10,354 (84.4%) $12,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert R Rojas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2389th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3042nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Robert R Rojas Elementary)3634
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))4753
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert R Rojas Elementary)5120
 31%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Robert R Rojas Elementary)3340
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5050
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert R Rojas Elementary)4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Robert R Rojas Elementary)4340
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert R Rojas Elementary)5646
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))6355
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Robert R Rojas Elementary)4533
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5137
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509516
 1.4%
African American03
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic502506
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%88.6%
 2.3%


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Students at Robert R Rojas Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Robert R Rojas Elementary ranks 3144th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 497 students attended Robert R Rojas Elementary.

Students who attend Robert R Rojas Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Socorro High School


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