Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, E A Lawhon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: E A Lawhon Elementary serves the northwest part of Pearland, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most living within 1.6 miles of its edge, and the furthest boundary being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
E A Lawhon Elementary School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
816 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
E A Lawhon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E A Lawhon 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
#1975 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E A Lawhon Elementary School's ranking?
E A Lawhon Elementary School is ranked #1975 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend E A Lawhon Elementary School?
816 students attend E A Lawhon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of E A Lawhon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E A Lawhon Elementary School?
E A Lawhon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does E A Lawhon Elementary School offer ?
E A Lawhon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is E A Lawhon Elementary School part of?
E A Lawhon Elementary School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is E A Lawhon Elementary School located?
E A Lawhon Elementary School is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Pearland, TX.
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