At a glance
Reported students
730
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
Dan J Kubacak El: 730 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Dan J Kubacak El
Dan J Kubacak El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Santa Fe. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Santa Fe ISD. NCES reports 730 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 Dan J Kubacak El
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.5 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
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Santa Fe ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William F Barnett El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
640 reported students
Roy J Wollam El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
618 reported students
Santa Fe J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,003 reported students
Santa Fe H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,314 reported students
Coastal Alternative Program
Other · Grades 09–11
4 reported students
Indian Success Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Dan J Kubacak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy J Wollam El Elementary · Santa Fe ISD | PK–05 | 618 | 0.7 mi |
| William F Barnett El Elementary · Santa Fe ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 1.8 mi |
| Louis G and Elva C Lobit El Elementary · Dickinson ISD | PK–05 | 774 | 4 mi |
| Hitchcock Pri Elementary · Hitchcock ISD | PK–02 | 485 | 4.9 mi |
| Bay Colony El Elementary · Dickinson ISD | PK–03 | 509 | 5 mi |
| Odyssey Academy - Texas City Elementary · Charter · Odyssey Academy Inc | PK–08 | 558 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dan J Kubacak El
What grades does Dan J Kubacak El serve?
Dan J Kubacak El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Fe ISD.
How many students attend Dan J Kubacak El?
Dan J Kubacak El reported 730 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 648 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dan J Kubacak El?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 730 students and 46.5 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 Dan J Kubacak El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dan J Kubacak El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Fe ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dan J Kubacak El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.1% 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 Dan J Kubacak El in?
Dan J Kubacak El is part of Santa Fe ISD, based in Santa Fe, TX, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dan J Kubacak El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roy J Wollam El (0.7 mi), William F Barnett El (1.8 mi), Louis G and Elva C Lobit El (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.