At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
550.5
Las Yescas El: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Las Yescas El
Las Yescas El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Benito. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Los Fresnos CISD. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (99.2%) and White (0.8%). English learners represent 37.9% 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 Las Yescas El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.78 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.8%
- Hispanic99.2%
- 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 Los Fresnos CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Villareal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Lopez-Riggins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Laureles El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Olmito El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Los Fresnos El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Dora Romero El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
Public schools near Las Yescas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo El Elementary · Rio Hondo ISD | PK–04 | 527 | 4.9 mi |
| Laureles El Elementary · Los Fresnos CISD | PK–05 | 516 | 7.4 mi |
| Palmer-Laakso El Elementary · Los Fresnos CISD | PK–05 | 582 | 7.4 mi |
| Downs Fine Arts Academy Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 426 | 9 mi |
| Cash El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 611 | 9.5 mi |
| Roberts El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 303 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Las Yescas El
What grades does Las Yescas El serve?
Las Yescas El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Fresnos CISD.
How many students attend Las Yescas El?
Las Yescas El reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 346 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Las Yescas El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 354 students and 25.78 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 Las Yescas El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Las Yescas El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Fresnos CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Las Yescas El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.5% 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 Las Yescas El in?
Las Yescas El is part of Los Fresnos CISD, based in Los Fresnos, TX, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Las Yescas El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rio Hondo El (4.9 mi), Laureles El (7.4 mi), Palmer-Laakso El (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.