Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Knox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Knox Elementary School?
467 students attend Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Elementary School?
Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knox Elementary School offer ?
Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Knox Elementary School part of?
Knox Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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