Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#2688 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School is ranked #2688 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School?
612 students attend Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School offer ?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School part of?
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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