RICARDO EL

www.ricardoisd.us

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

380

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICARDO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	320
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
320 (84.2 %)
White
53 (13.9 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICARDO ISD
Phone:	(361)592-6465
Website:	http://www.ricardoisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 65