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SARITA EL

150 E LA PARRA ST, SARITA, TX 78385 · (361) 294-5381 · Kenedy County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL126 STUDENTS
Enrollment
126
Elementary
STATE 519
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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
41
Kindergarten
13
Grade 1
14
Grade 2
14
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
9
Grade 5
12
Grade 6
11
Student demographics
White
2822%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
9475%
STATE 54%
Black
22%
STATE 13%
Two+
22%
STATE 3%
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
6552%
Female
6148%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
62.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
36.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
126
+48 (+62%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 7.1:1
% White
22%
was 12%
% Hispanic
75%
was 81%
% Black
2%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SARITA EL

SARITA EL is a minimally staffed elementary-level community in SARITA, Texas, overseen by KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD. The school enrolls 126 students in grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 76% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

SARITA EL is a school of KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On demographics, SARITA EL shows that 75% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Beyond that, the school logs 22% White. By comparison, Kenedy County as a whole is about 88% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly less Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting SARITA EL tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, Kenedy County reports that median household earnings sit near $38,882, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

KAUFER H S is the nearest neighboring public school, about 5.4 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

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

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 62%: 78 students in 2018 compared to 126 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 12% to 22% across the same window. Class-load math has rose: from 7.1:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for SARITA EL typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Kenedy County at a glance

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Population
145
Census ACS
Median income
$38,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
0%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1
126 students

Quick facts

School name
SARITA EL
District
KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD
Address
150 E LA PARRA ST, SARITA, TX 78385
Phone
(361) 294-5381
County
Kenedy County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
126
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
11.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
482541002831
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SARITA EL
What is the total enrollment at SARITA EL?
SARITA EL enrolls approximately 126 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does SARITA EL serve?
SARITA EL serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does SARITA EL have?
SARITA EL employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
What is the student diversity at SARITA EL?
Student demographics at SARITA EL are roughly 22% White, 75% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is SARITA EL public or private?
SARITA EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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