Santa Elena is an

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in Starr County,

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, United States. It is situated along FM 755 in northeastern Starr County, approximately six miles northwest of San Isidro. According to the

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, the community had an estimated population of 64 in 2000. The community was established in the late 19th century. The population peaked at around 200 in the early 1930s. Today, Santa Elena is a small, dispersed rural community. Santa Elena has a post office with the ZIP code 78591.Zip Code Lookup
/ref> Public education in the community is provided by the

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* Unincorporated communities in Starr County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{StarrCountyTX-geo-stub