Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hermes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Hermes Elementary School?
583 students attend Hermes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hermes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermes Elementary School?
Hermes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermes Elementary School offer ?
Hermes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Hermes Elementary School part of?
Hermes Elementary School is part of La Grange Independent School District.
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