Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ikard 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IKARD EL serves the southeast part of Weatherford, TX, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ikard Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ikard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ikard Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5612 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 is Ikard Elementary School's ranking?
Ikard Elementary School is ranked #5612 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ikard Elementary School often compared to?
Ikard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peaster Elementary School, Seguin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ikard Elementary School?
572 students attend Ikard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ikard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ikard Elementary School?
Ikard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ikard Elementary School offer ?
Ikard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ikard Elementary School part of?
Ikard Elementary School is part of Weatherford Independent School District.
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