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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EDINBURG CISD·NCES 481818006695

ZAVALA EL

3615 W ROGERS RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539 · (956) 289-2350 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL565 STUDENTS
Enrollment
565
Elementary
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
497 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
82
Kindergarten
92
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
86
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
82
Grade 5
75
Student demographics
White
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
564100%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 54%
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
29753%
Female
26847%

Discussions

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
37.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +21.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
35.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +17.0pp 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
32.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.2pp
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
565
+46 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 16.7:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ZAVALA EL

ZAVALA EL, an average-sized primary school in EDINBURG, Texas, part of EDINBURG CISD, enrolls 565 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

EDINBURG CISD comprises 44 schools with combined enrollment of 33,343 students; ZAVALA EL is among them.

Demographically, ZAVALA EL shows that 100% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting ZAVALA EL higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 88% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, ZAVALA EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 35.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 32.3%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Hidalgo County) shows that median household earnings sit near $54,338, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 23%. Across Hidalgo County's 364 public schools (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students), ZAVALA EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: B L GARZA MIDDLE, around 1.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, ZAVALA EL comes 9th of 9 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 51.9%.

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

Looking at the recent track record. ZAVALA EL's enrollment has ticked up 9% since 2018, when it stood at 519 (now 565).

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hidalgo County at a glance

View full county profile
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
ZAVALA EL
District
EDINBURG CISD
Address
3615 W ROGERS RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539
Phone
(956) 289-2350
County
Hidalgo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
565
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
497 (88%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
481818006695
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ZAVALA EL
What is the total enrollment at ZAVALA EL?
ZAVALA EL enrolls approximately 565 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does ZAVALA EL serve?
ZAVALA EL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ZAVALA EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ZAVALA EL is approximately 17.1:1 (33 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ZAVALA EL?
ZAVALA EL reports a student body of 0% White, 100% Hispanic.
Who oversees ZAVALA EL?
ZAVALA EL is overseen by EDINBURG CISD in Hidalgo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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