At a glance
Reported students
745
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745
Santa Rita El: 745 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Santa Rita El
Santa Rita El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Liberty Hill. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Liberty Hill ISD. NCES reports 745 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 White (54.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Santa Rita El
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black3.8%
- Asian14.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Liberty Hill ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Louine Noble El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
740 reported students
Liberty Hill El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
736 reported students
Bill Burden El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
764 reported students
Rancho Sienna El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
770 reported students
Tierra Rosa El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
715 reported students
Bar W El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
615 reported students
Public schools near Santa Rita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Rosa El Elementary · Liberty Hill ISD | PK–05 | 715 | 0.9 mi |
| Larkspur El Elementary · Leander ISD | PK–05 | 834 | 1.3 mi |
| Bar W El Elementary · Liberty Hill ISD | PK–05 | 615 | 1.8 mi |
| San Gabriel El Elementary · Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 322 | 2 mi |
| Rancho Sienna El Elementary · Liberty Hill ISD | KG–05 | 770 | 2 mi |
| Bill Burden El Elementary · Liberty Hill ISD | KG–05 | 764 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita El
What grades does Santa Rita El serve?
Santa Rita El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Liberty Hill ISD.
How many students attend Santa Rita El?
Santa Rita El reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 763 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Rita El?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 745 students and 54 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 Santa Rita El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Rita El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Liberty Hill ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santa Rita El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Rita El in?
Santa Rita El is part of Liberty Hill ISD, based in Liberty Hill, TX, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Rita El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tierra Rosa El (0.9 mi), Larkspur El (1.3 mi), Bar W El (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.