Shallowater Elementary School

1108 Ave J
Shallowater, TX 79363
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shallowater Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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-1
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shallowater Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shallowater Elementary School is 0.47, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
66%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Shallowater 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
33%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shallowater Elementary School?
321 students attend Shallowater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shallowater Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shallowater Elementary School?
Shallowater Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shallowater Elementary School offer ?
Shallowater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Shallowater Elementary School part of?
Shallowater Elementary School is part of Shallowater Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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