Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lantern Lane 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lantern Lane Elementary serves the eastern part of Missouri City, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lantern Lane Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Inspire • Equip • Imagine
School Rankings
Lantern Lane 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 Lantern Lane Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
54%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lantern Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Lantern Lane Elementary School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lantern Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Lantern Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lantern Lane Elementary School?
434 students attend Lantern Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lantern Lane Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lantern Lane Elementary School?
Lantern Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lantern Lane Elementary School offer ?
Lantern Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lantern Lane Elementary School part of?
Lantern Lane Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lantern Lane Elementary School located?
Lantern Lane Elementary School is located in the Lantern Lane Addition neighborhood of Missouri City, TX.
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