Needs Improvement
#7795 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Uvalde EL
Elementary School · Uvalde CISD · Uvalde, TX
An Uvalde CISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1909, Uvalde, TX 78802
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Uvalde EL score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Uvalde 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Uvalde), 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 78802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| St Philip's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Uvalde Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Uvalde Dual Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Uvalde CISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Uvalde EL is listed in UVALDE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uvalde EL
Uvalde EL is a public elementary school in Uvalde, TX, part of Uvalde CISD, serving approximately 378 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,795 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uvalde EL
What grades does Uvalde EL serve?
Uvalde EL serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Uvalde EL?
Uvalde EL has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uvalde EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Uvalde EL is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uvalde EL rank in TX?
Uvalde EL ranks #7,795 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Uvalde EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Uvalde EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Uvalde EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uvalde EL has 25% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Uvalde EL a charter school?
No, Uvalde EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Uvalde EL a Title I school?
No, Uvalde EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uvalde EL?
84.9% of students at Uvalde 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uvalde County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (830) 591-4947
- Area population (ZIP 78802)
- 0
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.
- 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.
- 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 78802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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