Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bess Campbell Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Campbell Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#22 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Campbell Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Campbell Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bess Campbell Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Campbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susanna Dickinson Elementary School, Commonwealth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bess Campbell Elementary School?
425 students attend Bess Campbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bess Campbell Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Campbell Elementary School?
Bess Campbell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bess Campbell Elementary School offer ?
Bess Campbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bess Campbell Elementary School part of?
Bess Campbell Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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