Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Latexo 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Latexo Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Latexo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Latexo Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#4315 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 is Latexo Elementary School's ranking?
Latexo Elementary School is ranked #4315 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Latexo Elementary School often compared to?
Latexo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett Elementary School, Kennard Isd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Latexo Elementary School?
298 students attend Latexo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Latexo Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latexo Elementary School?
Latexo Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Latexo Elementary School offer ?
Latexo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Latexo Elementary School part of?
Latexo Elementary School is part of Latexo Independent School District.
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