Top Rankings
Los Fresnos CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,216 students in Los Fresnos CISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Los Fresnos CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
10,513 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
663 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Fresnos CISD School District, which is ranked #297 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,217
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,559
$14,116
Best Los Fresnos CISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Olmito Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Arroyo Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30515 Farm Rd 1847
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lopez-riggins Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dora Romero Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9705 Cajun Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Las Yescas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23413 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Los Fresnos Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Los Cuates Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Villareal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 E Lakeside Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Laureles Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31393 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Resaca Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Rancho Alto
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Memorial Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31579 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.

COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.