Needs Improvement
#8074 of 8,552 schools in TX
Josefa L Sambrano EL
Elementary School · San Elizario ISD · San Elizario, TX
A San Elizario ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 920, San Elizario, TX 79849
- Math 46% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2019)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Josefa L Sambrano EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 42% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Josefa L Sambrano 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$45,067
Median home value
$104,200
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wm David Surratt ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Ernesto Serna Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Campestre ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Robert R Rojas ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 497 | 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.
San Elizario ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Josefa L Sambrano EL is listed in SAN ELIZARIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Josefa L Sambrano EL
Josefa L Sambrano EL is a public elementary school in San Elizario, TX, part of San Elizario ISD, serving approximately 603 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,074 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Josefa L Sambrano EL
What grades does Josefa L Sambrano EL serve?
Josefa L Sambrano EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Josefa L Sambrano EL?
Josefa L Sambrano EL has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josefa L Sambrano EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Josefa L Sambrano EL is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Josefa L Sambrano EL rank in TX?
Josefa L Sambrano EL ranks #8,074 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Josefa L Sambrano EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Josefa L Sambrano EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Josefa L Sambrano EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Josefa L Sambrano EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Josefa L Sambrano EL a charter school?
No, Josefa L Sambrano EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Josefa L Sambrano EL a Title I school?
No, Josefa L Sambrano EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Josefa L Sambrano EL?
95.0% of students at Josefa L Sambrano 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (915) 872-3950
- Area population (ZIP 79849)
- 13,582
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79849; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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