De Santiago Ec/pk/k serves 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Santiago Ec/pk/k ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
De Santiago Ec/pk/k's student population of 548 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of De Santiago Ec/pk/k is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend De Santiago Ec/pk/k?
548 students attend De Santiago Ec/pk/k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of De Santiago Ec/pk/k students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Santiago Ec/pk/k?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Santiago Ec/pk/k offer ?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is De Santiago Ec/pk/k part of?
De Santiago Ec/pk/k is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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