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Saenz Elementary School

800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saenz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Saenz Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Saenz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saenz Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5662 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
41%
44%
51%
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saenz Elementary School's ranking?
Saenz Elementary School is ranked #5662 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Saenz Elementary School?
528 students attend Saenz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Saenz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saenz Elementary School?
Saenz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saenz Elementary School offer ?
Saenz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Saenz Elementary School part of?
Saenz Elementary School is part of Alice Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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