John J Ciavarra Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Ciavarra Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
531 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of John J Ciavarra Elementary School is 0.47, 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
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%

Black
1%
13%

White
32%
25%

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
61%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John J Ciavarra Elementary School often compared to?
John J Ciavarra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natalia Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John J Ciavarra Elementary School?
531 students attend John J Ciavarra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John J Ciavarra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Ciavarra Elementary School?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John J Ciavarra Elementary School offer ?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is John J Ciavarra Elementary School part of?
John J Ciavarra Elementary School is part of Devine Independent School District.
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