publicelementaryPK-5

Thigpen-Zavala El

2500 Galveston Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501, United States

+1 (956) 971-4377

http://thigpen-zavala.mcallenisd.org

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Thigpen-Zavala El Overview

About This School

Thigpen-Zavala El is a public elementary in Mcallen, Texas, serving 470 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $58,995. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 235:1. Students at the school are predominantly Hispanic, representing 99% of the population, while 1% identify as Asian. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female.

470

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hidalgo County

Students per Counselor

235:1

Thigpen-Zavala El Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.4:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

235

Students per Counselor

Thigpen-Zavala El Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,995

City Avg: $52,792

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor235:1

Thigpen-Zavala El Student Demographics

Student Body

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

Total Enrollment: 470 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.43%

Hispanic98.51%

Asian0.64%

Black0%

Two or More Races0.21%

Native American0.21%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thigpen-Zavala El

Q: What is Thigpen-Zavala El?

A: Thigpen-Zavala El is a elementary public located in Mcallen.

Q: How many students attend Thigpen-Zavala El?

A: Thigpen-Zavala El has approximately 470 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Thigpen-Zavala El?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Thigpen-Zavala El is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Thigpen-Zavala El

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About Thigpen-Zavala El - Mcallen, TX

Quick Facts about Thigpen-Zavala El
School Name	Thigpen-Zavala El
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2500 Galveston Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501, Mcallen, TX
County	Hidalgo County
Phone	+1 (956) 971-4377
Total Students	470
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Thigpen-Zavala El

What is Thigpen-Zavala El?

Thigpen-Zavala El is a elementary public located in Mcallen.

How many students attend Thigpen-Zavala El?

Thigpen-Zavala El has approximately 470 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thigpen-Zavala El?

The student-teacher ratio at Thigpen-Zavala El is 14:1.

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