Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John And Nelda Partin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John And Nelda Partin Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John And Nelda Partin Elementary School's ranking?
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John And Nelda Partin Elementary School often compared to?
John And Nelda Partin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bells Elementary School, Pottsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John And Nelda Partin Elementary School?
576 students attend John And Nelda Partin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John And Nelda Partin Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John And Nelda Partin Elementary School?
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John And Nelda Partin Elementary School offer ?
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John And Nelda Partin Elementary School part of?
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School is part of Van Alstyne Independent School District.
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