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If you had an hour of school board time for ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
420
Elementary
DISTRICT 499 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD·NCES 483714004175
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School
1400 N LOPEZ ST, RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582 · (956) 370-4214 · Starr County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL420 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 44% of Texas public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
420 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 78 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (61) is 9% larger than its 5th grade class (56).
Student demographics
2%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
76.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +61.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
68.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +58.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 61 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 58 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 29.0% | 47.0% | 23.0% | 1.0% |
| Mathematics | 53.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 17.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76.0% | 68.0% |
| 2024-25 | 32.0% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | 37.0% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 36.0% | 28.0% |
| 2021-22 | 35.0% | 22.0% |
| 2020-21 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 31% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School's state test result (32.5% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School this school | 420 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
| Leyendecker Elementary School LAREDO | 406 | 100.0% | 75.6% |
| J C Martin Jr Elementary School LAREDO | 435 | 99.5% | 70.3% |
| Macdonell Elementary School LAREDO | 426 | 98.6% | 67.7% |
| Daiches Elementary School LAREDO | 405 | 99.0% | 70.8% |
| Barrick Elementary School HOUSTON | 433 | 99.1% | 32.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Starr County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #3,429 of 4,401 | #14 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.0% | #512 of 4,466 ▲ 2,883 | #9 of 16 ▲ 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #447 of 4,466 ▲ 3,635 | #6 of 16 ▲ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +40.0pp | #30 of 3,998 | #1 of 16 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 420 | #3,328 of 4,938 | #13 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #1,335 of 4,622 | #6 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 2.4% | #4,447 of 4,628 | #3 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #23 of 4,789 | #1 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.5% | #1,062 of 2,838 | #3 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
420
-90 (-18%) vs 2020
+33% since 1990-91, when it was 316
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 420 | 30.5 | 13.8:1 | 100% (420) |
| 2023-24 | 435 | 33.2 | 13.1:1 | 100% (434) |
| 2022-23 | 454 | 33 | 13.8:1 | 99% (451) |
| 2020-21 | 510 | 35 | 14.6:1 | 99% (507) |
| 2017-18 | 535 | 39 | 13.7:1 | 99% (528) |
| 2015-16 | 595 | 41 | 14.5:1 | 99% (592) |
| 2010-11 | 594 | 42 | 14.1:1 | 8% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 430 | 25 | 17.2:1 | 48% (205) |
| 1990-91 | 316 | 25 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (535 to 420); teachers down 22% (39 to 30.5).
About Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School is a small elementary school in RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas, (ZIP code 78582). The school had 420 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School is one of 15 schools in RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD, which enrolls 9,316 students in total.
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School enrolls a student body that is 99% Hispanic. For comparison, Starr County is about 97% Hispanic. Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School has a diversity index of 2%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 13.8:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%.
The allk12 Grade for Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School is C+. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 44% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School's actual average proficiency rate on state tests (32.5%) and its predicted rate (31.0%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools.
Census Bureau estimates for Starr County show that median household income is about $37,639, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 29 public schools operate in Starr County, serving about 16,900 students.
The closest public school, Ringgold Elementary School, is about 0.9 miles from Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of the 9 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School is 8th on average proficiency.
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School falls in the Town: Distant locale category, used for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 420 was 18% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 510.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Starr County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,067
Census ACS
Median income
$37,639
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
31%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
16,900 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
- Rio Grande City High SchoolHigh · 1,670 students
- Veterans Middle SchoolMiddle · 734 students
- Grulla High SchoolHigh · 716 students
- General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary SchoolElementary · 712 students
- Ringgold Middle SchoolMiddle · 639 students
- Grulla Middle SchoolMiddle · 632 students
Other schools in RIO GRANDE CITY
- Rio Grande City High SchoolHigh · 1,670 students
- Veterans Middle SchoolMiddle · 734 students
- IDEA Rio Grande City AcademyElementary · 717 students
- Grulla High SchoolHigh · 716 students
- General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary SchoolElementary · 712 students
- IDEA Rio Grande City College PreparatoryHigh · 695 students
Nearby schools
- Ringgold Elementary School0.9 mi · 482
- Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School1.1 mi · 604
- Veterans Middle School2.3 mi · 734
- Ringgold Middle School2.4 mi · 639
- Preparatory for Early College High School2.4 mi · 430
- General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School2.7 mi · 712
Frequently asked questions
About Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary SchoolHow large is Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School?
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School enrolls approximately 420 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School serve?
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School have?
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School?
Student demographics at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School are roughly 1% White, 99% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School in?
Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School is part of RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.