Commerce Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commerce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Commerce Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Commerce Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Commerce Elementary School often compared to?
Commerce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Commerce Elementary School?
400 students attend Commerce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Commerce Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Commerce Elementary School offer ?
Commerce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Commerce Elementary School part of?
Commerce Elementary School is part of Commerce Independent School District.
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