Needs Improvement
#8005 of 8,552 schools in TX
Irene C Cardwell EL
School · San Felipe-del Rio CISD · Del Rio, TX
A San Felipe-del Rio CISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
P O BOX 428002, Del Rio, TX 78842
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 15 schools in Del Rio.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irene C Cardwell 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Rio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| St James Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Roberto Bobby Barrera EL Stem MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Felipe-del Rio CISD
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irene C Cardwell EL is listed in SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irene C Cardwell EL
Irene C Cardwell EL is a public school in Del Rio, TX, part of San Felipe-del Rio CISD, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,005 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irene C Cardwell EL
What grades does Irene C Cardwell EL serve?
Irene C Cardwell EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Irene C Cardwell EL?
Irene C Cardwell EL has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene C Cardwell EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene C Cardwell EL is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irene C Cardwell EL rank in TX?
Irene C Cardwell EL ranks #8,005 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Irene C Cardwell EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Irene C Cardwell EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Irene C Cardwell EL a charter school?
No, Irene C Cardwell EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irene C Cardwell EL a Title I school?
No, Irene C Cardwell EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irene C Cardwell EL?
91.4% of students at Irene C Cardwell 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Val Verde County
- Phone
- (830) 778-4651
- Area population (ZIP 78842)
- 0
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 78842; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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