224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Lacy Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lacy Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lacy Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lacy Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Lacy Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#2669 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
53%
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Black
17%
13%
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White
39%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lacy Elementary School's ranking?

Lacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Lacy Elementary School?

547 students attend Lacy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Lacy Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacy Elementary School?

Lacy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lacy Elementary School offer ?

Lacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Lacy Elementary School part of?

Lacy Elementary School is part of Princeton Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   4/2/2008
My family has recently moved to Princeton, we have 2 children who attend Lacy- a kindergartner and a first grader. They love the school and their teachers. Personally, I have had a wonderful experience with the transition, as well as the children. Thank you Lacy for all you have done.
- Posted by Parent - denis

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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