Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clift Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OLIVER E CLIFT EL serves the eastern part of Waxahachie, TX, covering an area of approximately 47 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clift Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clift Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clift Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#5244 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clift Elementary School's ranking?
Clift Elementary School is ranked #5244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clift Elementary School?
449 students attend Clift Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Clift Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clift Elementary School?
Clift Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clift Elementary School offer ?
Clift Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clift Elementary School part of?
Clift Elementary School is part of Waxahachie Independent School District.
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