De Santiago Ec/pk/k serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Santiago Ec/pk/k ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
De Santiago Ec/pk/k's student population of 605 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of De Santiago Ec/pk/k is 0.35, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
17%
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
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend De Santiago Ec/pk/k?
605 students attend De Santiago Ec/pk/k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of De Santiago Ec/pk/k students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Santiago Ec/pk/k?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Santiago Ec/pk/k offer ?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is De Santiago Ec/pk/k part of?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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