Serving 1,054 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#2469 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School's ranking?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School is ranked #2469 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School often compared to?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Edgemere Academy, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Cactus Trails by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School?
1,054 students attend Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School offer ?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School part of?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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