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Elgin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,715 students in Elgin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Elgin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,715 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Elgin Independent School District, which is ranked #1112 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1123 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,372 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
53%
# Black Students
537 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
630 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
11%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
275
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
395
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
391
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
441
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
411
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
409
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
400
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
462
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
534
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
408
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
421
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,955 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,457
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,955
$14,116
Best Elgin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Grades: 7-8
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Grades: PK-4
| 885 students
Rank: #44.
Neidig Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13700 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Elgin Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Grades: 5-6
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Mlk
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Grades: K-4
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Elgin High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,779 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
338 Harvest Ridge Blvd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,715 students.
What is the rank of Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District is ranked #1112 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin Independent School District?
77% of Elgin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Elgin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,955 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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