Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yturria Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yturria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yturria Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yturria Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yturria Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1471 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yturria Elementary School's ranking?
Yturria Elementary School is ranked #1471 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yturria Elementary School often compared to?
Yturria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yturria Elementary School?
547 students attend Yturria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Yturria Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yturria Elementary School?
Yturria Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yturria Elementary School offer ?
Yturria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yturria Elementary School part of?
Yturria Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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