Karnes City El
Karnes City, TX · Karnes City ISD
Regular public school · Grades 2-5 · Rural, remote
4,027th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
221 N ESPLANADE ST, Karnes City, TX 78118
(830)780-2321NCES ID 482514002802Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Karnes City El 4,027th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 214 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 289 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.3% | 81.0% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 28.1% | 13.5% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $205K in zip 78118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Karnes City El in?
Karnes City El is part of the Karnes City ISD district in Karnes City, Texas.
Is Karnes City El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Karnes City El 4,027th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Karnes City El?
Hispanic 81%, White 14%, Black 3%, Two or more races 1% (289 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Karnes City El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78118 is $205K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.