Downs Elementary School

1302 North Dowling, San Benito, TX 78586 | (956) 361-6720
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 567
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Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1302 N Dowling, San Benito, TX 78586
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Rogelio Cano
  • Fax: (956) 361-6115
  • Website: www.sanbenito.k12.tx.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 567
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 298 (52.6%)
  • Females: 269 (47.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Downs Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black--
Asian10.2%
Hispanic54395.8%
White234.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Downs Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten478.3%
Kindergarten7413.1%
1st Grade8214.5%
2nd Grade8014.1%
3rd Grade10518.5%
4th Grade9516.8%
5th Grade8414.8%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
23.1
District:
13.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
6.4%
District:
28.3%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
12.8%
District:
19.3%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
25.6%
District:
20.2%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
55.3%
District:
26.3%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$65,478
District:
$67,436
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$51,902
District:
$46,103
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$39,750
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$41,813
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,305
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$57,763
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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