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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EDINBURG CISD·NCES 481818007352

EISENHOWER EL

2901 E RUSSELL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539 · (956) 289-2540 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL640 STUDENTS
Enrollment
640
Elementary
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
558 students
DISTRICT 81% · 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
Pre-K
107
Kindergarten
80
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
81
Grade 3
81
Grade 4
106
Grade 5
99
Student demographics
White
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
637100%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 54%
Asian
10%
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
32651%
Female
31449%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
34.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +11.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
36.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +21.0pp 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
29.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below 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
640
+5 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 16.4:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
100%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EISENHOWER EL

EISENHOWER EL is a mid-sized elementary campus in EDINBURG, Texas, run under EDINBURG CISD. The school serves 640 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 23% above typical.

Across the 44 schools in EDINBURG CISD (33,343 students total), EISENHOWER EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, EISENHOWER EL lists that nearly all students (100%) are Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 87% of students at EISENHOWER EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), EISENHOWER EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 35.8%; this one delivers 29.7%.

Around the school, census data for Hidalgo County shows median household earnings sit near $54,338, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hidalgo County runs 364 public schools (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students), of which EISENHOWER EL is one.

The closest other public school is MEMORIAL MIDDLE, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), EISENHOWER EL ranks 5th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 43.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at EISENHOWER EL has remained close to its prior level, going from 635 students in 2018 to 640 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the EISENHOWER EL community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
EISENHOWER EL
District
EDINBURG CISD
Address
2901 E RUSSELL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539
Phone
(956) 289-2540
County
Hidalgo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
640
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
558 (87%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
481818007352
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EISENHOWER EL
How many students attend EISENHOWER EL?
EISENHOWER EL enrolls approximately 640 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does EISENHOWER EL serve?
EISENHOWER EL serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at EISENHOWER EL?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at EISENHOWER EL.
How diverse is EISENHOWER EL?
EISENHOWER EL reports a student body of 0% White, 100% Hispanic, 0% Asian.
What district is EISENHOWER EL in?
EISENHOWER EL is part of EDINBURG CISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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