Serving 516 students in grades 1-6, Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School's ranking?
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School is ranked #4884 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School?
516 students attend Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School?
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School offer ?
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School part of?
Dena Kelso Graves Elementary School is part of Eagle Pass Independent School District.
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