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Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

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Alfonso Ramirez Elementary ranks 1017 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1017^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Edinburg, TX, serving 661 students within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, and it has a strong track record of academic performance, historically earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school stands out for its consistent high performance across all grades, particularly in 5th Grade Science, where 49.4% of students were proficient in the 2024-2025 school year—nearly double the district average of 28.8% and the state average of 29.6%. This exceptional science program is a hallmark of the school, with proficiency rates reaching 58% in 2022-2023, far exceeding peers. Additionally, the school excels in serving its Hispanic and low socio-economic status students, with these subgroups ranking in the 90th and 91st percentiles statewide, respectively, indicating effective strategies for closing achievement gaps.

When compared to nearby schools, the differences are striking. For instance, John F. Kennedy Elementary, just 0.5 miles away, is a 1-star school in the 26th percentile, while Ramirez is a 4-star school in the 83rd percentile. In 5th Grade Math, Ramirez scored 57% proficient versus Kennedy's 23%, highlighting how school-level factors like leadership and teaching quality drive success. Similarly, Escandon Elementary and Freddy Gonzalez Elementary show lower proficiency rates, though Gonzalez also performs well. The top-performing benchmark in the area is Canterbury Elementary, which consistently ranks in the 90th percentile, but Ramirez remains a strong choice, especially for families prioritizing science education.

However, there are areas for improvement. The school's statewide rank has slipped from the 87th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 78th percentile in 2025-2026, coinciding with a slight dip in 3rd and 4th-grade Math scores. More critically, performance for Special Education students is a concern, with this subgroup ranking in the 34th percentile statewide, earning only 2 stars. This contrasts sharply with the school's overall success, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. Despite these challenges, Ramirez Elementary offers a robust academic program, particularly in science, and is a reliable option for families in the Edinburg area seeking a school that consistently outperforms its demographic peers.

661

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,860

Per pupil spending ?

64.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 289-2425

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Students who attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Middle
High:	Robert R Vela High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

White:

2.1%

Asian:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (60% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg52%

Texas avg51%

1,017^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

377^th of 951Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	1017 of 4627	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	770 of 4651	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	1186 of 4710	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	584 of 4647	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	78.2	832 of 4581	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	53.7	1848 of 4578	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.6	790 of 4479	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	756 of 4359	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	75.0	867 of 4329	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	85.3	467 of 4286	89.1%	★★★★☆
2015	72.7	1119 of 4320	74.1%	★★★★☆
2014	56.1	1975 of 4260	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.0	1672 of 4221	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.4	2024 of 4206	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.9	973 of 4095	76.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	74.2	645 of 4461	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	45.8	2127 of 4331	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.4	384 of 4295	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	72.7	669 of 4240	84.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	642 of 2918	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	832 of 3668	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	89.7	143 of 3556	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	71.0	659 of 3487	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	42.1	1939 of 3446	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.5	286 of 3333	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	69.7	663 of 3226	79.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	1504 of 4575	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.1	641 of 3744	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	1343 of 4658	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	469 of 4588	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	722 of 4561	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	60.4	1492 of 4499	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.6	687 of 4348	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.1	590 of 4306	86.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	816 of 3075	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	78 of 2619	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	70.1	815 of 2980	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	564 of 2958	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	993 of 3006	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	1493 of 3184	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	1504 of 3106	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.1	624 of 4413	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	82.7	354 of 3644	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	73.4	792 of 4465	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	255 of 4401	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	81.9	454 of 4376	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	1286 of 4329	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	407 of 4188	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	81.5	437 of 4168	89.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	778 of 4520	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.8	341 of 3705	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	63.0	1306 of 4594	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	248 of 4521	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	71.1	844 of 4477	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	1523 of 4451	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.3	287 of 4309	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	83.6	321 of 4264	92.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	725 of 4582	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	676 of 3739	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	1059 of 4647	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	705 of 4585	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	964 of 4563	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	46.0	2204 of 4498	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.6	913 of 4357	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	1035 of 4319	76.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	2383 of 4301	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.0	2350 of 3549	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.6	1348 of 4292	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.6	2673 of 4086	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.8	1125 of 3952	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	1305 of 3799	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	2103 of 3684	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.9	1309 of 3558	63.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)86th percentile+8 vs school

At Risk (2022)86th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)84th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+5 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)78th percentile-5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)73rd percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading65%+10 vs state

Mathematics55%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 W Alberta Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2425	661	39	16.8	64.4%	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	629 (95.2%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73	1017^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.0%		79.4	770^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.4%	247				62.2	64.2	67.0	52.8	61.9	50.0	$9,860
John F Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8610 Tex-Mex	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2390	514	33	15.6	93.8%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.7	3441^st of 4627 public elementary schools	25.6%		40.5	2741^st of 4651 public elementary schools	41.1%	700				33.3	42.1	44.3	36.5	49.4	27.9	$10,957
Gonzalez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Martin Ave	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 971-4577	818	50	16.3	28.1%	63 (7.7%)	12 (1.5%)	657 (80.3%)	73 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.3%)	89.3	404^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.3%		94.5	204^th of 4651 public elementary schools	95.6%	200				78.2	72.0	81.7	67.7	68.2	61.7	$9,249
Idea Owassa Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1000 E Owassa Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4959	699	33	21.0	82.0%	47 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	637 (91.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	49.1	2168^th of 4627 public elementary schools	53.1%		55.9	1780^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.7%	388				53.7	40.2	54.3	51.9	42.6	48.1	$10,001
Escandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 E Trenton Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2545	605	39	15.6	78.7%	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	598 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64	1400^th of 4627 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.7	1221^st of 4651 public elementary schools	73.7%	179				50.6	47.1	69.4	50.6	42.7	75.6	$10,354
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 S Sugar Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2520	517	30	17.2	60.2%	8 (1.5%)	5 (1.0%)	489 (94.6%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	77.8	843^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	81.8%		86.7	508^th of 4651 public elementary schools	89.1%	335				64.4	61.5	74.1	61.0	57.8	58.6	$10,377
Canterbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2821 W Canton Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2374	687	41	16.6	41.5%	19 (2.8%)	11 (1.6%)	593 (86.3%)	56 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	87.7	468^th of 4627 public elementary schools	89.9%		87.9	458^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.2%	10				76.9	71.2	69.0	78.2	67.3	65.1	$9,824
Allen & William Arnold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 W El Dora Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2710	657	39	16.8	91.3%	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	644 (98.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.8	1275^th of 4627 public elementary schools	72.4%		60.4	1557^th of 4651 public elementary schools	66.5%	282	50.0	50.0	22.2	61.0	64.4	72.5	40.5	58.3	47.4	$10,426
Rayburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 N Main St	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-4363	530	34	15.4	57.5%	28 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	490 (92.5%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	90	369^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.0%		86.9	498^th of 4651 public elementary schools	89.3%	129				67.5	82.7	90.0	54.2	77.3	72.5	$11,196
Dr William Long Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 N Raiders Dr	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2750	767	42	18.0	96.3%	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	754 (98.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.9	2176^th of 4627 public elementary schools	53.0%		47.3	2302^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	50.5%	126			37.5	47.3	51.4	57.1	49.5	44.9	41.1	$9,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

What district is Alfonso Ramirez Elementary in?

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Is Alfonso Ramirez Elementary a good school?

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary ranks 1017^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 661 students attended Alfonso Ramirez Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alfonso Ramirez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Robert R Vela High School

What is the racial makeup of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary?

Students at Alfonso Ramirez Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian.

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