At a glance
Reported students
554
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Josefa L Sambrano El: 554 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.6:1 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
- 589
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Josefa L Sambrano El
Josefa L Sambrano El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in San Elizario. It is one of 6 current school records connected to San Elizario ISD. NCES reports 554 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 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, 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 (99.1%) and White (0.5%). English learners represent 63% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. 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 Josefa L Sambrano El
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.7 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
- 63%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0.5%
- Hispanic99.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 Elizario ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alfonso Borrego Sr El
Elementary · Grades 03–06
510 reported students
L G Alarcon El
Elementary · Grades 03–06
297 reported students
Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
408 reported students
Lorenzo Loya Pri
Other · Grades PK–PK
173 reported students
San Elizario H S
High · Grades 09–12
985 reported students
Public schools near Josefa L Sambrano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Borrego Sr El Elementary · San Elizario ISD | 03–06 | 510 | 1.3 mi |
| Wm David Surratt El Elementary · Clint ISD | PK–05 | 939 | 1.8 mi |
| L G Alarcon El Elementary · San Elizario ISD | 03–06 | 297 | 2.1 mi |
| Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy Elementary · Socorro ISD | KG–08 | 831 | 4.1 mi |
| Campestre El Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 488 | 4.3 mi |
| Robert R Rojas El Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 490 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Josefa L Sambrano El
What grades does Josefa L Sambrano El serve?
Josefa L Sambrano El reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Elizario ISD.
How many students attend Josefa L Sambrano El?
Josefa L Sambrano El reported 554 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 589 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Josefa L Sambrano El?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 554 students and 25.7 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 Josefa L Sambrano El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Josefa L Sambrano El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Elizario ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Josefa L Sambrano El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.2% 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 Josefa L Sambrano El in?
Josefa L Sambrano El is part of San Elizario ISD, based in San Elizario, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Josefa L Sambrano El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alfonso Borrego Sr El (1.3 mi), Wm David Surratt El (1.8 mi), L G Alarcon El (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.