Irene C Cardwell Elementary School

Irene C Cardwell Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Irene C Cardwell Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Irene C Cardwell Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
96%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
3%
25%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Irene C Cardwell Elementary School?
466 students attend Irene C Cardwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Irene C Cardwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irene C Cardwell Elementary School?
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irene C Cardwell Elementary School offer ?
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Irene C Cardwell Elementary School part of?
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School is part of San Felipe-Del Rio CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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