Serving 1,054 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
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
School Rankings
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 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
#1740 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School's ranking?
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School is ranked #1740 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Cactus Trails by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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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