D−
Benavides El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
307 Lincoln St, San Ygnacio, TX 78067 · (956) 765-5611 · Part of Zapata County Independent School District
Students
51
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Benavides El
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 32% since 2020
- Next stop for Los Lobos kids: Zapata Middle
On the path
Where Los Lobos kids come from and go next.
PK–5Benavides ElYou are here
6–8Zapata Middlein Zapata
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 41.8%
Location
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307 Lincoln St, San Ygnacio
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K3
Kindergarten11
Grade 17
Grade 22
Grade 314
Grade 47
Grade 57
Enrollment over time
75’20
64’21
61’22
61’23
51’24
Down 32% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 100%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.