Risinger Primary serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Risinger Primary?
366 students attend Risinger Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Risinger Primary students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Risinger Primary?
Risinger Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Risinger Primary offer ?
Risinger Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Risinger Primary part of?
Risinger Primary is part of Fabens Independent School District.
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