Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Axtell 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 44%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: AXTELL EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Axtell, TX, encompassing approximately 85.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary of 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Axtell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Axtell Elementary School's student population of 358 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
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Axtell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Axtell Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Axtell Elementary School's ranking?
Axtell Elementary School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Axtell Elementary School often compared to?
Axtell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Mart 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 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?
358 students attend Axtell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Axtell Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Axtell Elementary School?
Axtell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Axtell Elementary School offer ?
Axtell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Axtell Elementary School part of?
Axtell Elementary School is part of Axtell Independent School District.
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