Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kermit 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kermit El's attendance zone covers the entire Kermit school district, encompassing approximately 399.7 square miles around Kermit, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kermit Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kermit 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 Kermit Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#6451 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Kermit Elementary School's ranking?
Kermit Elementary School is ranked #6451 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kermit Elementary School often compared to?
Kermit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wink Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kermit Elementary School?
631 students attend Kermit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kermit Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kermit Elementary School?
Kermit Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kermit Elementary School offer ?
Kermit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kermit Elementary School part of?
Kermit Elementary School is part of Kermit Independent School District.
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