Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Knox City 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Knox City Elementary School?
115 students attend Knox City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Knox City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox City Elementary School?
Knox City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knox City Elementary School offer ?
Knox City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Knox City Elementary School part of?
Knox City Elementary School is part of Knox City-O'brien Consolidated Independent School District.
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