Big Sandy Elementary School

401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Sandy 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Big Sandy Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 10% 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
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Big Sandy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Big Sandy Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Big Sandy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Big Sandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Sandy Elementary School's ranking?
Big Sandy Elementary School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Sandy Elementary School often compared to?
Big Sandy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawkins Elementary School, Big Sandy J High School, Big Sandy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Big Sandy Elementary School?
317 students attend Big Sandy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Big Sandy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy Elementary School?
Big Sandy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Sandy Elementary School offer ?
Big Sandy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Sandy Elementary School part of?
Big Sandy Elementary School is part of Big Sandy ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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