Serving 1,010 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evelyn Turlington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School's student population of 1,010 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evelyn Turlington Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2512 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evelyn Turlington Elementary School's ranking?
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School is ranked #2512 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Evelyn Turlington Elementary School often compared to?
Evelyn Turlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fields Store Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Evelyn Turlington Elementary School?
1,010 students attend Evelyn Turlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Evelyn Turlington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evelyn Turlington Elementary School?
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evelyn Turlington Elementary School offer ?
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Evelyn Turlington Elementary School part of?
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School is part of Waller ISD School District.
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