Cayuga Elementary School

17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cayuga Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% 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: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cayuga Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcat/ladycat
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Cayuga Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuga 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#857 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
41%
65-69%
51%
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cayuga Elementary School's ranking?
Cayuga Elementary School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cayuga Elementary School often compared to?
Cayuga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cayuga Elementary School?
264 students attend Cayuga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cayuga Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuga Elementary School?
Cayuga Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cayuga Elementary School offer ?
Cayuga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cayuga Elementary School part of?
Cayuga Elementary School is part of Cayuga Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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