Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Travis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 95% 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: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Travis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Travis Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Travis 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 Travis Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#7477 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
5%
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
97%
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 Travis Elementary School's ranking?
Travis Elementary School is ranked #7477 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Travis Elementary School?
406 students attend Travis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Travis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Travis Elementary School?
Travis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Travis Elementary School offer ?
Travis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Travis Elementary School part of?
Travis Elementary School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Travis Elementary School located?
Travis Elementary School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2021
Travis Elementary 5th graders are the nicest kids around, hold tutoring Tuesday through Thursday, and have various after-school clubs. It's a great place to be.
5 3/24/2021
This school is full of caring, compassionate, hard-working professionals that go above and beyond to serve the students each and every day. Working on this campus is truly a work of heart and this is reflected in the students. This campus serves its students beyond the regular classroom. They offer pull-out reading intervention, after school athletic programs, numerous fun after school ACE Programs, a Social Worker, Communities in Schools services, and in-class and after school tutoring.
2 3/24/2021
Travis Elementary is a place you want your child to attend. Travis is an awesome school with a great staff. Travis Elementary is serviced with in housed Communities In Schools, that helps students with different types of support for students and their families.
5 3/19/2021
The staff work very hard with our students. They are very dedicated to teaching and teaching every student on the campus.
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