At a glance
Reported students
571
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508
Zapata North El: 571 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Zapata North El
Zapata North El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Zapata. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Zapata County ISD. NCES reports 571 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (99.8%) and Black (0.2%). English learners represent 25.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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 Zapata North El
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.73 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
- 25.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.6%
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic99.8%
- Black0.2%
- 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 Zapata County ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Zapata South El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Benavides El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
51 reported students
Zapata Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
730 reported students
Zapata H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,065 reported students
Public schools near Zapata North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata Middle Middle · Zapata County ISD | 06–08 | 730 | 0.2 mi |
| Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El Elementary · Zapata County ISD | PK–05 | 445 | 0.9 mi |
| Zapata South El Elementary · Zapata County ISD | PK–05 | 428 | 0.9 mi |
| Zapata H S High · Zapata County ISD | 09–12 | 1,065 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zapata North El
What grades does Zapata North El serve?
Zapata North El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Zapata County ISD.
How many students attend Zapata North El?
Zapata North El reported 571 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 526 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zapata North El?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 571 students and 36.73 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 Zapata North El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zapata North El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Zapata County ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Zapata North El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.6% 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 Zapata North El in?
Zapata North El is part of Zapata County ISD, based in Zapata, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zapata North El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zapata Middle (0.2 mi), Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El (0.9 mi), Zapata South El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.