Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Town Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Town Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Old Town Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Town Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Town Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2657 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
37%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town Elementary School's ranking?
Old Town Elementary School is ranked #2657 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Old Town Elementary School often compared to?
Old Town Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?
622 students attend Old Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Old Town Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Town Elementary School offer ?
Old Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Old Town Elementary School part of?
Old Town Elementary School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.
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