Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School serves 433 students in grades 2-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 2-4
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)62%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School?
433 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School offer ?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School part of?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is part of Crystal City Independent School District.
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