THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
VirtualRegular School · MCALLEN, TX
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL is a regular school school in MCALLEN, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 470 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 463 | 99% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| White | 2 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 470 | 251M / 219F |
English Language Learners: 221 (47% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25-29% | 36.4% | 171 |
| Reading Proficiency | 15-19% | 41.3% | 171 |
| Science Proficiency | 11-19% | — | 56 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 470 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2500 GALVESTON AVE
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Phone: (956)971-4377
http://thigpen-zavala.mcallenisd.orgOther Schools in District
- ALVAREZ EL Elementary
- BLANCA E SANCHEZ Elementary
- CASTANEDA EL Elementary
- DR PABLO PEREZ Elementary
- ESCANDON EL Elementary
- FIELDS EL Elementary
- GARZA EL Elementary
- GONZALEZ EL Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 78501) → CensusDepth.com
- Texas population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Texas teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
482967011960
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD