At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323
Progreso El: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Progreso El
Progreso El is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Progreso. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Progreso ISD. NCES reports 262 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 74% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Progreso El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.22 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
- 74%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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 Progreso ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Progreso Early Childhood
Elementary · Grades PK–02
365 reported students
Dorothy Thompson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
281 reported students
Progreso H S
High · Grades 09–12
431 reported students
Public schools near Progreso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso Early Childhood Elementary · Progreso ISD | PK–02 | 365 | 0.2 mi |
| Dr R E Margo El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 1,085 | 2.8 mi |
| Travis El Elementary · Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 3.3 mi |
| Memorial El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 1,109 | 3.5 mi |
| Airport El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 786 | 4.1 mi |
| IDEA Weslaco Pike Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 734 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Progreso El
What grades does Progreso El serve?
Progreso El reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Progreso ISD.
How many students attend Progreso El?
Progreso El reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Progreso El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 262 students and 18.22 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 Progreso El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Progreso El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Progreso ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Progreso El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% 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 Progreso El in?
Progreso El is part of Progreso ISD, based in Progreso, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Progreso El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Progreso Early Childhood (0.2 mi), Dr R E Margo El (2.8 mi), Travis El (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.