Enrollment
365
Elementary
DISTRICT 314 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PROGRESO ISD·NCES 483591021352
Progreso Early Childhood
1201 BUSINESS FM 1015, PROGRESO, TX 78579 · (956) 565-1103 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
19.5:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
358 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 81 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 28% |
Student demographics
2%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 2% · 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
Progreso Early Childhood→Progreso Elementary School→Dorothy Thompson Middle School→Progreso High School
Based on grade levels within PROGRESO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Progreso Early Childhood
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso Early Childhood this school | 365 | 98.1% | N/A |
| Carl C Waitz Elementary School ALTON | 361 | 97.5% | 32.8% |
| J Kawas Elementary School LAREDO | 363 | 97.2% | 68.7% |
| Garden Park Elementary School BROWNSVILLE | 372 | 98.9% | 49.9% |
| Sam Fordyce Elementary School SULLIVAN CITY | 356 | 98.6% | 53.0% |
| Ray H Darr Elementary School EAGLE PASS | 383 | 98.2% | 46.8% |
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 Progreso Early Childhood ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 365 | #3,768 of 4,938 | #161 of 192 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.5:1 | #4,413 of 4,622 | #160 of 185 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 1.6% | #4,490 of 4,628 | #117 of 185 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.1% | #172 of 4,789 | #16 of 190 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.5% | #1,566 of 2,838 | #79 of 128 |
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
365
+19 (+5%) vs 2020
-49% since 2000-01, when it was 712
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
was 15.7:1
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 | 365 | 18.7 | 19.5:1 | 98% (358) |
| 2023-24 | 354 | 17 | 20.8:1 | 99% (349) |
| 2022-23 | 378 | 19 | 19.9:1 | 100% (377) |
| 2020-21 | 346 | 22 | 15.7:1 | 100% (345) |
| 2017-18 | 432 | 29.5 | 14.7:1 | 99% (428) |
| 2015-16 | 433 | 27 | 16.0:1 | 90% (391) |
| 2010-11 | 446 | 25 | 17.8:1 | 39% (172) |
| 2000-01 | 712 | 37 | 19.2:1 | 50% (359) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Progreso Early Childhood.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (432 to 365); teachers down 36% (29.5 to 18.7).
About Progreso Early Childhood
Progreso Early Childhood is a low-enrollment elementary school for students in PROGRESO, Texas. The school enrolls 365 students, from pre-K through 2. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Texas is about 519, so this school runs 30% smaller than that.
Progreso Early Childhood is part of PROGRESO ISD, where 4 schools serve 1,339 students.
About 99% of the student body at Progreso Early Childhood is Hispanic. Progreso Early Childhood's diversity index is 2%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 18.7 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 19.5:1. That is higher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 98%. Public schools in Hidalgo County average 85%.
Across Hidalgo County, the median household income is $54,338, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hidalgo County is home to 364 public schools and about 212,859 public school students.
The closest public school, Progreso Elementary School, is about 0.2 miles from Progreso Early Childhood. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
In the federal locale system, Progreso Early Childhood is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has grown by 19 students since 2020-21, to 365. The number of students per teacher rose from 15.7 to 19.5 over 4 years.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in PROGRESO ISD
- Progreso High SchoolHigh · 431 students
- Dorothy Thompson Middle SchoolMiddle · 281 students
- Progreso Elementary SchoolElementary · 262 students
- DAEPElementary
- Hidalgo Co J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Other schools in PROGRESO
- Progreso High SchoolHigh · 431 students
- Dorothy Thompson Middle SchoolMiddle · 281 students
- Progreso Elementary SchoolElementary · 262 students
- DAEPElementary
- Hidalgo Co J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Nearby schools
- Progreso Elementary School0.2 mi · 262
- Progreso High School0.4 mi · 431
- Dorothy Thompson Middle School0.6 mi · 281
- Dr R E Margo Elementary School2.9 mi · 1,085
- South Palm Gardens High School3.1 mi · 72
- Armando Cuellar Middle School3.3 mi · 634
Frequently asked questions
About Progreso Early ChildhoodWhat is the total enrollment at Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood enrolls approximately 365 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Progreso Early Childhood serve?
Progreso Early Childhood serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood is approximately 19.5:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Progreso Early Childhood?
At Progreso Early Childhood, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic.
Is Progreso Early Childhood public or private?
Progreso Early Childhood is a public K-12 school, overseen by PROGRESO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.