Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1203 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School's ranking?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is ranked #1203 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School often compared to?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury Elementary School, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School?
420 students attend Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School offer ?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School part of?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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