Abernathy Elementary School

505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Abernathy High School is a public high school located in Abernathy, Texas, United States. It is part of the Abernathy Independent School District located in central Hale County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abernathy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abernathy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Abernathy Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Abernathy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abernathy 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
41%
55-59%
51%
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Antelope/lady Lope
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abernathy Elementary School's ranking?
Abernathy Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Abernathy Elementary School?
412 students attend Abernathy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Abernathy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% 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 Abernathy Elementary School?
Abernathy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abernathy Elementary School offer ?
Abernathy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Abernathy Elementary School part of?
Abernathy Elementary School is part of Abernathy Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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