Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarvin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tarvin Elementary School's student population of 711 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarvin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarvin Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#953 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarvin Elementary School's ranking?
Tarvin Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarvin Elementary School?
711 students attend Tarvin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Tarvin Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarvin Elementary School?
Tarvin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarvin Elementary School offer ?
Tarvin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tarvin Elementary School part of?
Tarvin Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 5/31/2024
This school is an amazing elementary school. The teachers are really helpful, and the students are also very kind. Here, they teach creativity and other normal stuff. We also have makerspace and passion projects. It is an amazing school, and I would definitely recommend it.
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