Very Good
#1856 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 22% in state
Sarita EL
Elementary School · Kenedy County Wide CSD · Sarita, TX
A Kenedy County Wide CSD elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 100, Sarita, TX 78385
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarita EL score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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).
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Where Sarita 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kenedy County Wide CSD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarita EL is listed in KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarita EL
Sarita EL is a public elementary school in Sarita, TX, part of Kenedy County Wide CSD, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,856 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Sarita EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarita EL
What grades does Sarita EL serve?
Sarita EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sarita EL?
Sarita EL has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarita EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarita EL is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarita EL rank in TX?
Sarita EL ranks #1,856 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sarita EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarita EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sarita EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarita EL has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sarita EL a charter school?
No, Sarita EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarita EL a Title I school?
No, Sarita EL is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenedy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (361) 294-5381
- Area population (ZIP 78385)
- 52
- Area median age
- 65.5
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 78385; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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