Fred H Tally Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fred H Tally Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred H Tally 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
Fred H Tally Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fred H Tally Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fred H Tally Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#944 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
29%
53%

Black
2%
13%

White
63%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fred H Tally Elementary School's ranking?
Fred H Tally Elementary School is ranked #944 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fred H Tally Elementary School often compared to?
Fred H Tally Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starkey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Fred H Tally Elementary School?
555 students attend Fred H Tally Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fred H Tally Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred H Tally Elementary School?
Fred H Tally Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred H Tally Elementary School offer ?
Fred H Tally Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fred H Tally Elementary School part of?
Fred H Tally Elementary School is part of Kerrville ISD School District.
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