Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tornillo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tornillo Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tornillo Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Tornillo Elementary School?
206 students attend Tornillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tornillo Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tornillo Elementary School?
Tornillo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tornillo Elementary School offer ?
Tornillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tornillo Elementary School part of?
Tornillo Elementary School is part of Tornillo ISD School District.
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