#3149 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#34866 of 50,301 nationally
About Cantu El
Cantu El is a public elementary located in Alton, in the Mission Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 521 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3149th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 521.
There are 8 schools in Alton; Cantu El ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cantu El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cantu El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alton Memorial J H
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students · 835 m away
Raquel Cavazos El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 1.0 km away
Mission Collegiate H S
Alton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students · 1.1 km away
Alton El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 1.4 km away
Domingo Trevino Middle
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students · 1.5 km away
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 1.6 km away
Salinas El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 3.1 km away
Diaz-Villarreal El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 3.2 km away
Juan de Dios Salinas Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 3.8 km away
Rafael A Cantu J H
Palmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Waterford Oaks El
Cedar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Maplebrook El
Humble · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Raquel Cavazos El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Desert Wind El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
521 students
Southern Hills El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Egly El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cantu El a good school?
Cantu El has a Success Index (US) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3149 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cantu El rank in Texas?
Cantu El ranks #3149 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #34866 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cantu El?
Cantu El had 521 students in 2025.
Is Cantu El a elementary school or a high school?
Cantu El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cantu El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cantu El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.