Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Velasquez Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Velasquez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Velasquez Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Velasquez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Velasquez 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
#3063 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Velasquez Elementary School's ranking?
William Velasquez Elementary School is ranked #3063 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William Velasquez Elementary School often compared to?
William Velasquez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susanna Dickinson Elementary School, Bess Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William Velasquez Elementary School?
501 students attend William Velasquez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Velasquez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Velasquez Elementary School?
William Velasquez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Velasquez Elementary School offer ?
William Velasquez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Velasquez Elementary School part of?
William Velasquez Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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