Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eloy Garza Salazar 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
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
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
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
436 students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School part of?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is part of Donna Independent School District.
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