At a glance
Reported students
565
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
Zavala El: 565 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Zavala El
Zavala El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Edinburg. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Edinburg CISD. NCES reports 565 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.8%) and White (0.2%). English learners represent 44.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Zavala El
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.09
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic99.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edinburg CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Guerra El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Villarreal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Dr Thomas Esparza El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Monte Cristo El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Betts El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Public schools near Zavala El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R C Flores-Mark a Zapata El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 625 | 1.9 mi |
| IDEA Quest Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 592 | 2.1 mi |
| Truman El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 696 | 2.1 mi |
| Trevino El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 672 | 2.6 mi |
| Anne L Magee El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 460 | 2.8 mi |
| De La Vina El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 641 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zavala El
What grades does Zavala El serve?
Zavala El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edinburg CISD.
How many students attend Zavala El?
Zavala El reported 565 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zavala El?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 565 students and 33.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Zavala El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zavala El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edinburg CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Zavala El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Zavala El in?
Zavala El is part of Edinburg CISD, based in Edinburg, TX, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zavala El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R C Flores-Mark a Zapata El (1.9 mi), IDEA Quest Academy (2.1 mi), Truman El (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.