Very Good
#2776 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 32% in state
General Ricardo Sanchez EL
Elementary School · RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
FORT RINGGOLD, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,776 of 8,552
In Rio Grande City
#4 of 17
public schools
In district
#3 of 15
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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General Ricardo Sanchez EL
Elementary School in Rio Grande City · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About General Ricardo Sanchez EL
General Ricardo Sanchez EL is a public elementary school in Rio Grande City, TX, part of RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD. General Ricardo Sanchez EL serves approximately 733 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. General Ricardo Sanchez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,776 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for General Ricardo Sanchez EL show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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General Ricardo Sanchez EL — Students at General Ricardo Sanchez EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How General Ricardo Sanchez EL Compares
See how General Ricardo Sanchez EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
FORT RINGGOLD, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering General Ricardo Sanchez EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FLORENCE J SCOTT EL (rated 9.5/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Roma), which scores notably higher. Another option is DELIA GONZALEZ GARCIA EL (rated 9.4/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Roma), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ROEL A & CELIA R SAENZ EL (rated 9.4/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Roma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rio Grande City, see our Rio Grande City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY Rio Grande City | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY Rio Grande City | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| VETERANS MIDDLE Rio Grande City | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| RINGGOLD MIDDLE Rio Grande City | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| PREPARATORY FOR EARLY COLLEGE H S Rio Grande City | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| ROQUE GUERRA JR EL Rio Grande City | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL Rio Grande City | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| RINGGOLD EL Rio Grande City | 3.4 mi | 5.3 |
| DELIA GONZALEZ GARCIA EL Roma | 4.1 mi | 9.4 |
| RT BARRERA EL Roma | 5.0 mi | 9.2 |
| RAMIRO BARRERA MIDDLE Roma | 5.5 mi | 6.9 |
| JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL Rio Grande City | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| RIO GRANDE CITY H S Rio Grande City | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL Rio Grande City | 6.2 mi | 6.3 |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL EL Roma | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
| INSTRUCTIONAL & GUIDANCE CENTER Roma | 7.1 mi | — |
| ROEL A & CELIA R SAENZ EL Roma | 9.0 mi | 9.4 |
| LA UNION EL Rio Grande City | 9.9 mi | 6.0 |
| FLORENCE J SCOTT EL Roma | 9.9 mi | 9.5 |
| ROMA H S Roma | 11.0 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78582 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,452
Median Home Value
$102,000
Median Rent
$738/mo
Population
44,883
College Educated
13.1%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
22.7 min
Poverty Rate
32.4%
Median Age
28.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about General Ricardo Sanchez EL
What grades does General Ricardo Sanchez EL serve?
General Ricardo Sanchez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend General Ricardo Sanchez EL?
General Ricardo Sanchez EL has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Ricardo Sanchez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at General Ricardo Sanchez EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does General Ricardo Sanchez EL rank in TX?
General Ricardo Sanchez EL ranks #2,776 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is General Ricardo Sanchez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
General Ricardo Sanchez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 General Ricardo Sanchez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, General Ricardo Sanchez EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is General Ricardo Sanchez EL a charter school?
No, General Ricardo Sanchez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is General Ricardo Sanchez EL a Title I school?
No, General Ricardo Sanchez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for General Ricardo Sanchez EL?
93.2% of students at General Ricardo Sanchez 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Starr County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (956) 370-4786
Resources & Links
District
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD- District Enrollment
- 9,482
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,835
- District Rank
- #3 of 15
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