Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: ELM GROVE EL serves the northern part of Buda, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Grove 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
Elm Grove Elementary School's student population of 678 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Elm Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Grove Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#439 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Grove Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Elm Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carpenter Hill Elementary School, Buda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Elm Grove Elementary School?
678 students attend Elm Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elm Grove Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Grove Elementary School?
Elm Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elm Grove Elementary School offer ?
Elm Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elm Grove Elementary School part of?
Elm Grove Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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