Escandon El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025McAllen, Texas 78503 · McAllen ISD
#3512 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#37267 of 50,301 nationally
About Escandon El
Escandon El is a public elementary located in McAllen, in the McAllen ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 478 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3512th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 478.
There are 39 schools in McAllen; Escandon El ranks 35th of 38 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Escandon El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Escandon El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brown Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students · 1.1 km away
Thigpen-Zavala El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students · 1.4 km away
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students · 2.3 km away
Idea McAllen College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
820 students · 2.6 km away
Idea McAllen Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
738 students · 2.6 km away
Alvarez El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 2.6 km away
Romulo D Martinez El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students · 2.8 km away
Roosevelt El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 2.9 km away
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students · 3.0 km away
Travis Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students · 3.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Escandon El a good school?
Escandon El has a Success Index (US) of 31.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3512 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 Escandon El rank in Texas?
Escandon El ranks #3512 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #37267 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Escandon El?
Escandon El had 478 students in 2025.
Is Escandon El a elementary school or a high school?
Escandon El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Escandon El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Escandon El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.