At a glance
Reported students
503
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
775
Pfc Mario Ybarra El: 503 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.8:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Pfc Mario Ybarra El
Pfc Mario Ybarra El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Weslaco. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Weslaco ISD. NCES reports 503 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 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 (97.6%) and White (1.8%). English learners represent 33.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 Pfc Mario Ybarra El
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.25 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
- 33.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- 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
- White1.8%
- Hispanic97.6%
- Black0.6%
- 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 Weslaco ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Raul a Gonzalez Jr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
685 reported students
Sam Houston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
761 reported students
North Bridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
A N Rico El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
780 reported students
Airport El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
786 reported students
Public schools near Pfc Mario Ybarra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Weslaco Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 649 | 1.1 mi |
| North Bridge El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 775 | 1.4 mi |
| Raul a Gonzalez Jr El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 552 | 1.7 mi |
| A N Rico El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 780 | 1.7 mi |
| Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 685 | 1.8 mi |
| Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy Elementary · Charter · Horizon Montessori Public Schools | PK–08 | 326 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pfc Mario Ybarra El
What grades does Pfc Mario Ybarra El serve?
Pfc Mario Ybarra El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Weslaco ISD.
How many students attend Pfc Mario Ybarra El?
Pfc Mario Ybarra El reported 503 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pfc Mario Ybarra El?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 503 students and 28.25 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 Pfc Mario Ybarra El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pfc Mario Ybarra El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weslaco ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pfc Mario Ybarra El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% 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 Pfc Mario Ybarra El in?
Pfc Mario Ybarra El is part of Weslaco ISD, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pfc Mario Ybarra El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IDEA Weslaco Academy (1.1 mi), North Bridge El (1.4 mi), Raul a Gonzalez Jr El (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.