Serving 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Doss Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Doss Elementary School's student population of 834 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doss Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doss Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#253 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
60%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doss Elementary School's ranking?
Doss Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Doss Elementary School often compared to?
Doss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valor North Austin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Doss Elementary School?
834 students attend Doss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Doss Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doss Elementary School?
Doss Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Doss Elementary School offer ?
Doss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Doss Elementary School part of?
Doss Elementary School is part of Austin ISD School District.
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