Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waskom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waskom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waskom Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waskom 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 Waskom Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2848 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
51%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waskom Elementary School's ranking?
Waskom Elementary School is ranked #2848 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Waskom Elementary School often compared to?
Waskom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elysian Fields Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Waskom Elementary School?
375 students attend Waskom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Waskom Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waskom Elementary School?
Waskom Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waskom Elementary School offer ?
Waskom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waskom Elementary School part of?
Waskom Elementary School is part of Waskom ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2020
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