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#5319 of 8,552 schools in TX
Encinal EL
Elementary School · Cotulla ISD · Cotulla, TX
A Cotulla ISD elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 N MAIN ST, Cotulla, TX 78014
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Encinal EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Encinal EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low14/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,216
Median home value
$77,100
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in COTULLA ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramirez-burks ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cotulla ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Encinal EL is listed in COTULLA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Encinal EL
Encinal EL is a public elementary school in Cotulla, TX, part of Cotulla ISD, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,319 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Encinal EL
What grades does Encinal EL serve?
Encinal EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Encinal EL?
Encinal EL has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encinal EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Encinal EL is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Encinal EL rank in TX?
Encinal EL ranks #5,319 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Encinal EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Encinal EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Encinal EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Encinal EL has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Encinal EL a charter school?
No, Encinal EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Encinal EL a Title I school?
No, Encinal EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Encinal EL?
93.3% of students at Encinal EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- La Salle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (956) 948-5324
- Area population (ZIP 78014)
- 5,542
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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