Shallowater Elementary School serves 330 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 330 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 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shallowater Elementary School?
330 students attend Shallowater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shallowater Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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