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Elementary Schools

Zapata South Elementary

Zapata County ISD · Zapata County · 500 DELMAR ST, Zapata, TX 78076

(956)765-4332

5/10
#2591
Rank 2591 out of 4,678
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2511 · 46th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2629 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #2212 · 45th percentile

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School Overview

Zapata South Elementary sits in the small border town of Zapata, right along the shores of Falcon Lake in deep South Texas — a tight-knit community where families tend to know their neighbors and local pride runs strong. The school performs right around the middle of the pack statewide, offering a solid foundation across English, math, and science in a district that serves a predominantly Hispanic community with deep roots in the region. Families drawn to a quieter, rural lifestyle along the Texas-Mexico border who want a neighborhood school with a genuine sense of community will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

222 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
222 (100%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (86%)
Students with Disabilities46 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

440
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #3976 · 22nd percentile

9 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found