Elgin El South Elementary School serves 281 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Elgin El South Elementary School?
281 students attend Elgin El South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Elgin El South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin El South Elementary School?
Elgin El South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elgin El South Elementary School offer ?
Elgin El South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Elgin El South Elementary School part of?
Elgin El South Elementary School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
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