Irene C Cardwell Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Irene C Cardwell Elementary School is 0.11, 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
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
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
92%
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 Irene C Cardwell Elementary School?
426 students attend Irene C Cardwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Irene C Cardwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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