TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|MCALLEN, Texas|MCALLEN ISD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
493
Student:Teacher
13.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
MCALLEN ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
95.5%
Phone
(956)971-4377School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
15-19%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Near average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,409
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 39%Local 36%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$189,534
-0.4% YoY
McAllen, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
470
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
Enrollment at THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL stands at 493 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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