At a glance
Reported students
493
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
588
Dr Mario E Ramirez El: 493 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
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Dr Mario E Ramirez El
Dr Mario E Ramirez El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rio Grande City. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. NCES reports 493 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 45th 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 (99.4%) and Asian (0.6%). English learners represent 73.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. 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 Dr Mario E Ramirez El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.12 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 0 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
- 73.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.87
- 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%
- Hispanic99.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0.6%
- 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 Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ringgold El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
John & Olive Hinojosa El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Alberto and Celia Barrera El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Grulla El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Alto Bonito El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
588 reported students
Roque Guerra Jr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
604 reported students
Public schools near Dr Mario E Ramirez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Olive Hinojosa El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 441 | 1.3 mi |
| Ringgold El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 482 | 3 mi |
| Alberto and Celia Barrera El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 420 | 3.9 mi |
| La Union El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 341 | 4.2 mi |
| Roque Guerra Jr El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 604 | 4.3 mi |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 712 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Mario E Ramirez El
What grades does Dr Mario E Ramirez El serve?
Dr Mario E Ramirez El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD.
How many students attend Dr Mario E Ramirez El?
Dr Mario E Ramirez El reported 493 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Mario E Ramirez El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 493 students and 34.12 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 Dr Mario E Ramirez El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Mario E Ramirez El is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dr Mario E Ramirez El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.9% 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 Dr Mario E Ramirez El in?
Dr Mario E Ramirez El is part of Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, based in Rio Grande City, TX, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Mario E Ramirez El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John & Olive Hinojosa El (1.3 mi), Ringgold El (3 mi), Alberto and Celia Barrera El (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.