Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stark Elementary School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stark 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 Stark 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4191 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
14%
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
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stark Elementary School's ranking?
Stark Elementary School is ranked #4191 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stark Elementary School often compared to?
Stark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stark Elementary School?
729 students attend Stark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Stark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stark Elementary School?
Stark Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stark Elementary School offer ?
Stark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stark Elementary School part of?
Stark Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
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