Layne Elementary School serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Layne Elementary School?
203 students attend Layne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Layne Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Layne Elementary School?
Layne Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Layne Elementary School offer ?
Layne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Layne Elementary School part of?
Layne Elementary School is part of Denison Independent School District.
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