Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Knox City 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
41%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Knox City Elementary School?
115 students attend Knox City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Knox City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knox City Elementary School?
Knox City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knox City Elementary School offer ?
Knox City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Knox City Elementary School part of?
Knox City Elementary School is part of Knox City-O'brien Consolidated Independent School District.
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