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CANO-GONZALEZ EL

1701 S RAUL LONGORIA, EDINBURG, TX 78539 · (956) 289-2380 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL399 STUDENTS
Enrollment
399
Elementary
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
303 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
84
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
66
Student demographics
White
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
38897%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 54%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 13%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20451%
Female
19549%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
54.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +22.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
51.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +30.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
399
-67 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 16.1:1
% White
1%
was 3%
% Hispanic
97%
was 95%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CANO-GONZALEZ EL

Set in EDINBURG, Texas, CANO-GONZALEZ EL is a cozy K-5 school, operated by EDINBURG CISD. It enrolls 399 students across grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 23% smaller than typical.

CANO-GONZALEZ EL is one of 44 schools operated by EDINBURG CISD, a district that teaches 33,343 students overall.

On the student-mix side, CANO-GONZALEZ EL logs that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (97%).

Looking at school resources, On paper, CANO-GONZALEZ EL has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.1:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Hidalgo County (around 85%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, CANO-GONZALEZ EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 40.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 46.4%.

Across the wider county, Hidalgo County reports that median household income runs about $54,338, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. CANO-GONZALEZ EL is one of 364 public schools in Hidalgo County (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students).

The closest other public school is MACARIA DELA GARZA GORENA EL, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, CANO-GONZALEZ EL comes 5th of 8 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 53.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area.

Looking at the recent track record. CANO-GONZALEZ EL's enrollment has decreased 14% since 2018, when it stood at 466 (now 399).

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hidalgo County at a glance

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Population
891,977
Census ACS
Median income
$54,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
364
212,859 students

Quick facts

School name
CANO-GONZALEZ EL
District
EDINBURG CISD
Address
1701 S RAUL LONGORIA, EDINBURG, TX 78539
Phone
(956) 289-2380
County
Hidalgo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
399
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
303 (76%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
481818007354
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CANO-GONZALEZ EL
What is the total enrollment at CANO-GONZALEZ EL?
CANO-GONZALEZ EL enrolls approximately 399 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does CANO-GONZALEZ EL serve?
CANO-GONZALEZ EL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at CANO-GONZALEZ EL?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at CANO-GONZALEZ EL.
How diverse is CANO-GONZALEZ EL?
CANO-GONZALEZ EL reports a student body of 1% White, 97% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Is CANO-GONZALEZ EL public or private?
CANO-GONZALEZ EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by EDINBURG CISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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