Finley Elementary School

2001 Lowry
Laredo, TX 78045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finley 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Finley Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Finley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley Elementary School is 0.00, 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)
#6372 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
37%
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30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finley Elementary School's ranking?
Finley Elementary School is ranked #6372 out of 8,079 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Finley Elementary School?
404 students attend Finley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Finley Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley Elementary School?
Finley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Finley Elementary School offer ?
Finley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Finley Elementary School part of?
Finley Elementary School is part of United ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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