Elementary Schools in Kenedy County Wide Central School District

Summary:

The Kenedy County Wide Central School District is home to a single elementary school, Sarita Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite its small size, with just 130 students, Sarita Elementary stands out as a top-performing school within the district and the state of Texas.

Sarita Elementary is ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, earning a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in both reading and science. In 2024-2025, 83.33% of 3rd graders, 77.78% of 4th graders, and 100% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the STAAR reading assessment, while 100% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the STAAR science assessment, far exceeding the state average of 29.57%.

The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 may contribute to its academic success, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, Sarita Elementary spends $26,183 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, potentially providing the school with additional resources and programs to support student learning. Overall, Sarita Elementary stands out as a high-performing and well-resourced school within the Kenedy County Wide Central School District.

District Detail

150 E La Parra St
Sarita, TX 78385-0100

(361) 294-5381

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-6
Students: 126

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)				STAAR Mathematics (2025)				STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
Sarita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	150 E La Parra St	Sarita	78385	Kenedy County	Kenedy County Wide Central School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 294-5381	126	11	11.0		28 (22.2%)	2 (1.6%)	94 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	71.3	1078^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.8%		52.9	1995^th of 4710 public elementary schools	57.6%	917	83.3	77.8	100.0	45.5	58.3	55.6	50.0	9.1	100.0	$16,624

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Riviera Independent School District (Isd)	5.34 mi	3	532^nd
Ricardo Independent School District (Isd)	14.37 mi	2	77^th
Kingsville Independent School District (Isd)	19.32 mi	5	926^th
Jubilee Academies	20.77 mi	13	774^th
La Gloria Independent School District (Isd)	21.36 mi	1	771^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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