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What's something JOHN J CIAVARRA EL does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
502
Elementary
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEVINE ISD·NCES 481695001468
John J Ciavarra Elementary School
112 BENTSEN DR, DEVINE, TX 78016 · (830) 851-0395 · Medina County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL502 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
321 students
DISTRICT 54% · 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 | 93 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 118 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 157 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 134 | 27% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within DEVINE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like John J Ciavarra Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Ciavarra Elementary School this school | 502 | 63.9% | N/A |
| Comfort Elementary School COMFORT | 472 | 61.9% | 31.1% |
| Clear Fork Elementary School LOCKHART | 523 | 63.7% | 42.5% |
| Rann Elementary School DECATUR | 471 | 62.6% | 34.8% |
| Early Childhood Center PORTLAND | 529 | 62.9% | N/A |
| McClendon Elementary School NEVADA | 548 | 60.8% | 43.9% |
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 John J Ciavarra Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Medina County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 502 | #2,523 of 4,938 | #4 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #1,659 of 4,622 | #2 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.8% | #2,740 of 4,628 | #5 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.9% | #2,913 of 4,789 | #5 of 9 |
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
502
-6 (-1%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 516
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.5:1
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 | 502 | 35.5 | 14.1:1 | 64% (321) |
| 2023-24 | 531 | 36.4 | 14.6:1 | 67% (355) |
| 2022-23 | 540 | 36.5 | 14.8:1 | 66% (359) |
| 2020-21 | 508 | 35 | 14.5:1 | 71% (363) |
| 2017-18 | 502 | 35.5 | 14.2:1 | 62% (313) |
| 2015-16 | 527 | 36 | 14.6:1 | 68% (357) |
| 2010-11 | 518 | 34 | 15.2:1 | 72% (371) |
| 2000-01 | 488 | 33 | 14.8:1 | 62% (303) |
| 1990-91 | 516 | 49 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John J Ciavarra Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (502 to 502); teachers unchanged (35.5 to 35.5).
About John J Ciavarra Elementary School
John J Ciavarra Elementary School sits in DEVINE, Texas, and is classified as an elementary school. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 502 students.
DEVINE ISD runs 6 schools with a combined 1,972 students. John J Ciavarra Elementary School is one of them.
Federal enrollment data show John J Ciavarra Elementary School is 66% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 32% White. The school's Hispanic share is 15 points above the 52% share among Medina County residents. A diversity index of 46% means there is a 46% chance two randomly chosen students at John J Ciavarra Elementary School are from different groups.
Classroom staffing at John J Ciavarra Elementary School totals 35.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Federal data show 64% of students (321) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For the population of Medina County, the median household earns about $78,074 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. John J Ciavarra Elementary School shares Medina County with 23 other public schools.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Devine Intermediate School, is the closest to John J Ciavarra Elementary School. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of John J Ciavarra Elementary School.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 508 in 2020-21 and 502 in 2024-25.
People can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Medina County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,547
Census ACS
Median income
$78,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
13,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DEVINE ISD
- Devine High SchoolHigh · 551 students
- Devine Intermediate SchoolElementary · 454 students
- Devine Middle SchoolMiddle · 431 students
- Devine Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
- Devine DAEP SchoolHigh · 8 students
- Atascosa County JJAEPElementary
Other schools in DEVINE
- Devine High SchoolHigh · 551 students
- Devine Intermediate SchoolElementary · 454 students
- Devine Middle SchoolMiddle · 431 students
- Devine Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
- Devine DAEP SchoolHigh · 8 students
Nearby schools
- Devine Intermediate School0.1 mi · 454
- Devine High School0.3 mi · 551
- Devine Middle School0.4 mi · 431
- Devine DAEP School0.7 mi · 8
- Devine Learning Academy0.7 mi · 26
- Natalia High School4.3 mi · 352
Frequently asked questions
About John J Ciavarra Elementary SchoolHow large is John J Ciavarra Elementary School?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School enrolls approximately 502 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does John J Ciavarra Elementary School serve?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Ciavarra Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at John J Ciavarra Elementary School is approximately 14.1:1 (36 FTE teachers).
How diverse is John J Ciavarra Elementary School?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School reports a student body of 32% White, 66% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is John J Ciavarra Elementary School in?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School is part of DEVINE ISD.
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