Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D U Buckner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend D U Buckner Elementary School?
384 students attend D U Buckner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of D U Buckner Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D U Buckner Elementary School?
D U Buckner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D U Buckner Elementary School offer ?
D U Buckner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is D U Buckner Elementary School part of?
D U Buckner Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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