Margaret L Felty Elementary School

231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret L Felty Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret L Felty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Margaret L Felty Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret L Felty Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret L Felty Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#1391 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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60%
37%
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50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
53%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
59%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret L Felty Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret L Felty Elementary School is ranked #1391 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Margaret L Felty Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret L Felty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Margaret L Felty Elementary School?
557 students attend Margaret L Felty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Margaret L Felty Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret L Felty Elementary School?
Margaret L Felty Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret L Felty Elementary School offer ?
Margaret L Felty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret L Felty Elementary School part of?
Margaret L Felty Elementary School is part of Waxahachie ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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