Falls City Elementary School

700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Falls City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Falls City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Falls City Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Falls City Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#140 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Falls City Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Falls City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Falls City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Falls City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
21%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
78%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Falls City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Falls City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Falls City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falls City Elementary School's ranking?
Falls City Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Falls City Elementary School?
258 students attend Falls City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Falls City Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City Elementary School?
Falls City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falls City Elementary School offer ?
Falls City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Falls City Elementary School part of?
Falls City Elementary School is part of Falls City Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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