Lucille Nash Elementary School

1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
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Top 30%
Serving 579 students in grades 1-5, Lucille Nash Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lucille Nash Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lucille Nash Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucille Nash Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#2180 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lucille Nash Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lucille Nash 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.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lucille Nash 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.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lucille Nash 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lucille Nash Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lucille Nash Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lucille Nash Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lucille Nash Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Lucille Nash 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
66%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lucille Nash 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 Lucille Nash 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 Lucille Nash Elementary School's ranking?
Lucille Nash Elementary School is ranked #2180 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lucille Nash Elementary School?
579 students attend Lucille Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lucille Nash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucille Nash Elementary School?
Lucille Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucille Nash Elementary School offer ?
Lucille Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Lucille Nash Elementary School part of?
Lucille Nash Elementary School is part of Kaufman Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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