RICARDO EL

RICARDO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICARDO ISD school district, located in KINGSVILLE, TX with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, RICARDO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RICARDO ELementary School is a rural, K-8 campus located in Kingsville, Texas, serving as the primary academic hub for the Ricardo Independent School District. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience for its students. With a focus on foundational academics, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, often fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and local families.

As the centerpiece of the small Ricardo ISD, the school benefits from a focused, community-oriented approach that prioritizes student achievement and character development. The district’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a rigorous curriculum, ensuring that students receive individualized attention. For residents of the area, RICARDO ELementary serves not just as a place of instruction, but as an integral part of the local identity, consistently working to balance academic success with the values of their tight-knit community.

For more information, contact RICARDO EL at (361) 592-6465 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

138 W CR 2160
KINGSVILLE, TX 78363-9708
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RICARDO EL is a public Title I school in KINGSVILLE, TX with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RICARDO ISD
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
25.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 419 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICARDO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.9%
White
11.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.