Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Summary:

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 776 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages. While the school performed better in 5th grade STAAR Mathematics, its proficiency rates in 3rd grade Reading and Mathematics were lower than the district and state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 920 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools to a low of 3,561 out of 4,578. Compared to nearby schools within the United Independent School District, such as Veterans Memorial Elementary, Rodolfo C Centeno's performance is generally on par or slightly lower. However, when compared to schools in the Laredo Independent School District, like J. Kawas Elementary, Rodolfo C Centeno's performance lags behind.

One notable factor is the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary, which exceeds 88% - significantly higher than the state and district averages. This high concentration of low-income students may contribute to the school's academic challenges. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to nearby schools, but the disparities in performance among different student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions to address achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
       Laredo, TX  78046


(956) 473-8800

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1976th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,673 Help


Students who attend Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Obispos Middle
High:    Lyndon B Johnson

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  801

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Compare Details Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary is 17. 27 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary is $9,673. 22 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary 1976th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 14.10 3537th 3724 5.0%
2008 24.23 3315th 3768 12.0%
2009 23.25 3464th 3884 10.8%
2010 21.15 3569th 3937 9.3%
2011 18.89 3768th 4095 8.0%
2012 6.43 4141st 4206 1.5%
2013 18.63 3845th 4221 8.9%
2014 32.87 3266th 4260 23.3%
2015 55.66 2025th 4320 53.1%
2016 66.20 1463rd 4286 65.9%
2017 73.76 920th 4329 78.7%
2018 68.78 1090th 4359 75.0%
2019 57.30 1651st 4479 63.1%
2021 24.21 3561st 4578 22.2%
2022 60.60 1561st 4581 65.9%
2023 52.54 2033rd 4647 56.3%
2024 52.94 1976th 4675 57.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 2174th 3226 32.6%
2019 34.31 2435th 3333 26.9%
2021 16.98 3316th 3446 3.8%
2022 41.30 2151st 3487 38.3%
2023 44.87 1960th 3556 44.9%
2024 61.50 1087th 3638 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.80 2253rd 3558 36.7%
2019 38.78 2151st 3684 41.6%
2021 23.05 3319th 3799 12.6%
2022 51.14 1498th 3952 62.1%
2023 31.71 2995th 4086 26.7%
2024 67.08 920th 4261 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 368th 4264 91.4%
2019 69.75 825th 4309 80.9%
2021 31.30 3293rd 4451 26.0%
2022 72.82 763rd 4477 83.0%
2023 63.91 1264th 4521 72.0%
2024 65.78 1155th 4560 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.68 866th 4306 79.9%
2019 66.82 1159th 4348 73.3%
2021 22.62 3702nd 4499 17.7%
2022 48.13 2268th 4561 50.3%
2023 45.77 2435th 4588 46.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 1746th 3106 43.8%
2019 69.38 860th 3184 73.0%
2021 19.12 2624th 3006 12.7%
2022 45.71 2021st 2958 31.7%
2023 59.57 1490th 2980 50.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.95 1390th 4240 67.2%
2019 61.91 1217th 4295 71.7%
2021 24.52 3752nd 4331 13.4%
2022 74.29 643rd 4461 85.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.80 1444th 4319 66.6%
2019 47.21 2177th 4357 50.0%
2021 28.16 3308th 4498 26.5%
2022 73.42 981st 4563 78.5%
2023 58.28 1678th 4585 63.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.92 668th 4168 84.0%
2019 64.12 1160th 4188 72.3%
2021 30.16 3223rd 4329 25.5%
2022 68.43 1001st 4376 77.1%
2023 59.92 1485th 4401 66.3%
2024 64.55 1210th 4431 72.7%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, May 8, 2014

Open Quote I'm very fortunate my two children have two very excellent teachers. The school itself is severly lacking organization
especially when it comes to being on time for children to enter the premisis for class as well as their monthly "student of the month" ordeal. They fail to identify adults picking students up at the registrars station so basically we waste our time filling forms giving permission who and who can pick up our children. Any stranger can pick up your child. The principal as well as the two assistants severly lack communication skills with parents as we rarely know whats going on. There is no parental involvement whatsoever and so there is no bonding with our children in matters of the school, school projects, school clubs and etcetera. This school seriously needs to rethink it's involment with the parental community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 4 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 1 1 0 633 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 1 1 0 697 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2008 1 1 0 708 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2009 0 0 0 783 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2010 0 0 0 877 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2011 0 0 0 915 0 0 0 0 915
2012 1 0 1 874 0 0 0 0 876
2013 1 0 0 870 0 0 0 0 871
2014 0 0 0 903 0 0 0 0 903
2015 0 0 0 931 0 0 0 0 931
2016 0 0 0 826 0 0 0 0 826
2017 0 0 0 843 0 0 0 0 843
2018 1 0 0 883 0 0 0 0 884
2019 0 0 0 958 0 0 0 0 958
2020 0 0 0 893 0 0 0 0 893
2021 0 0 0 836 0 0 0 0 836
2022 1 0 0 761 0 0 0 0 762
2023 3 0 0 773 0 0 0 0 776
2024 5 0 0 796 0 0 0 0 801

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 Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 618 40.0 15.5 95.3
2006 635 43.9 14.5 97.8
2007 700 44.4 15.8 96.6
2008 711 47.0 15.1 95.8
2009 784 49.9 15.7 96
2010 877 52.8 16.5 96.4
2011 915 52.0 17.5 96.6
2012 876 49.9 17.5 94.4
2013 871 52.0 16.7 95.3
2014 903 50.8 17.7 93
2015 931 52.0 17.9 95.3
2016 826 50.0 16.5 94.8
2017 843 49.5 17.0 94.9
2018 884 49.5 17.8 89.9
2019 958 49.8 19.2 91.4
2020 893 53.0 16.8 90.6
2021 836 50.7 16.4 91
2022 762 47.0 16.2 88.6
2023 776 43.6 17.7 88
2024 801 47.0 17.0 89.3

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 Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 618 40.0 15.5 95.3
2006 635 43.9 14.5 97.8
2007 700 44.4 15.8 96.6
2008 711 47.0 15.1 95.8
2009 784 49.9 15.7 96
2010 877 52.8 16.5 96.4
2011 915 52.0 17.5 96.6
2012 876 49.9 17.5 94.4
2013 871 52.0 16.7 95.3
2014 903 50.8 17.7 93
2015 931 52.0 17.9 95.3
2016 826 50.0 16.5 94.8
2017 843 49.5 17.0 94.9
2018 884 49.5 17.8 89.9
2019 958 49.8 19.2 91.4
2020 893 53.0 16.8 90.6
2021 836 50.7 16.4 91
2022 762 47.0 16.2 88.6
2023 776 43.6 17.7 88
2024 801 47.0 17.0 89.3

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 Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (7.2%) $8,222 (92.8%) $8,859
2020 $1,254 (13.9%) $7,766 (86.1%) $9,019
2021 $1,528 (15.8%) $8,145 (84.2%) $9,673

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1651st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2033rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)3845
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)4039
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)4238
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)4238
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)5356
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)7361
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary)7045
 25%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students958776
 19%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic958773
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White03
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%88%
 3.4%


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Students who attend Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Obispos Middle
High : Lyndon B Johnson

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary ranks 1976th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 801 students attended Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary.

Students at Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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