At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
La Paloma El: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about La Paloma El
La Paloma El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Benito. It is one of 21 current school records connected to San Benito CISD. NCES reports 474 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 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, 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 (96.6%) and White (2.7%). English learners represent 43.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. 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 La Paloma El
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.65 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
- 43.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
- White2.7%
- Hispanic96.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- 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 San Benito CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Encantada El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Raul Garza Jr STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Downs Fine Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Angela Gerusa Leal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Public schools near La Paloma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Gerusa Leal El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 351 | 2.4 mi |
| La Encantada El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 488 | 2.8 mi |
| Judge Oscar de La Fuente El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 271 | 4.3 mi |
| Raul Garza Jr STEAM Academy Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 437 | 5.2 mi |
| Sullivan Environmental Science Academy Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 367 | 5.5 mi |
| Rangerville El Elementary · San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 203 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma El
What grades does La Paloma El serve?
La Paloma El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Benito CISD.
How many students attend La Paloma El?
La Paloma El reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Paloma El?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 474 students and 28.65 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 La Paloma El a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Paloma El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Benito CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Paloma El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% 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 La Paloma El in?
La Paloma El is part of San Benito CISD, based in San Benito, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Paloma El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Angela Gerusa Leal El (2.4 mi), La Encantada El (2.8 mi), Judge Oscar de La Fuente El (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.