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Enrollment
499
Elementary
DISTRICT 446 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEGUIN ISD·NCES 483969006473
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School
1567 W KINGSBURY, SEGUIN, TX 78155 · (830) 401-8774 · Guadalupe County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL499 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 30% of Texas public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-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
16.7:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
422 students
DISTRICT 71% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 89 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 87 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (75) is 14% smaller than its 5th grade class (87).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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
38.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +12.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
36.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +14.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 12 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 15.0% | 23.0% | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Mathematics | 15.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 43.0% |
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 | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2024-25 | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 37.0% | 48.0% |
| 2022-23 | 34.0% | 41.0% |
| 2021-22 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.0% | 22.0% |
% 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
36.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% 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 Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School's state test result (36.0% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School this school | 499 | 84.6% | 36.0% |
| W M Pearce Primary School SAN ANTONIO | 529 | 84.3% | 46.3% |
| Plum Creek Elementary School LOCKHART | 522 | 85.6% | 41.9% |
| R A Hall Elementary School BEEVILLE | 463 | 86.4% | 36.3% |
| Noel Elementary School ODESSA | 501 | 87.2% | 26.8% |
| North Elementary School PLAINVIEW | 492 | 87.4% | 33.3% |
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 Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Guadalupe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #3,071 of 4,401 | #18 of 21 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #3,387 of 4,466 ▼ 187 | #20 of 22 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #3,881 of 4,466 ▼ 101 | #20 of 22 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.5pp | #1,148 of 3,998 | #5 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 499 | #2,564 of 4,938 | #16 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #3,725 of 4,622 | #18 of 24 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.7% | #3,701 of 4,628 | #24 of 24 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.6% | #1,591 of 4,789 | #3 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.3% | #2,184 of 2,838 | #10 of 13 |
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
499
-26 (-5%) vs 2020
+22% since 1990-91, when it was 409
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 15.4:1
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 | 499 | 29.9 | 16.7:1 | 85% (422) |
| 2023-24 | 513 | 29.7 | 17.3:1 | 86% (441) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 32 | 14.9:1 | 83% (396) |
| 2020-21 | 525 | 34 | 15.4:1 | 76% (400) |
| 2017-18 | 544 | 32.3 | 16.8:1 | 83% (449) |
| 2015-16 | 551 | 33 | 16.7:1 | 80% (443) |
| 2010-11 | 518 | 32 | 16.2:1 | 84% (437) |
| 2000-01 | 370 | 32 | 11.6:1 | 82% (302) |
| 1990-91 | 409 | 48 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (544 to 499); teachers down 7% (32.3 to 29.9).
About Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in SEGUIN ISD, located in SEGUIN, Texas. It reports enrollment of 499 students in kindergarten through 5.
The district for Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School is SEGUIN ISD, with 14 schools and 7,290 students.
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School is 88% Hispanic by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 9% White and 2% Black. In Guadalupe County overall, about 39% of residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 22%.
The school lists 29.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The average for elementary schools in Texas, 15.1:1, is lower. A total of 422 students, or 85%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Guadalupe County, the average eligibility rate is 45%.
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School holds a C allk12 Grade, placing it above 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Schools in Texas with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 37.6%. Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School scores 36.0%.
For the population of Guadalupe County, the median household earns about $92,375 a year, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School shares Guadalupe County with 48 other public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Briesemeister Middle School is about 0.2 miles from Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School. The five-mile area around Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School holds at least 8 other public schools. Nearby schools with test data average 34.0% proficiency; Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School posts 36.0%.
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School is in a town close to an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 5% decline, from 525 to 499. The ratio of students to teachers went from 15.4:1 to 16.7:1 over the same years.
This page is set up for the Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Guadalupe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
183,642
Census ACS
Median income
$92,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
30,977 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SEGUIN ISD
- Seguin High SchoolHigh · 2,020 students
- Briesemeister Middle SchoolMiddle · 798 students
- Jim Barnes Middle SchoolMiddle · 762 students
- Koennecke Elementary SchoolElementary · 560 students
- Vogel Elementary SchoolElementary · 484 students
- Weinert Elementary SchoolElementary · 443 students
Other schools in SEGUIN
- Seguin High SchoolHigh · 2,020 students
- Briesemeister Middle SchoolMiddle · 798 students
- Jim Barnes Middle SchoolMiddle · 762 students
- Navarro Elementary SchoolElementary · 719 students
- Navarro High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Navarro Intermediate SchoolElementary · 670 students
Nearby schools
- Briesemeister Middle School0.2 mi · 798
- Jefferson Ave Elementary School1.0 mi · 409
- Ball Early Childhood Center1.3 mi · 422
- Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Center1.5 mi · 73
- Discipline Alternative School at Saegert1.5 mi · 44
- Weinert Elementary School2.2 mi · 443
Frequently asked questions
About Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School?
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School enrolls approximately 499 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School serve?
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School.
How diverse is Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School?
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School reports a student body of 9% White, 88% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School public or private?
Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SEGUIN ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.