Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lee 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE EL serves the northern part of Irving, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee Elementary School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
717 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lee 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 Lee Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#7072 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Elementary School is ranked #7072 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
717 students attend Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee Elementary School offer ?
Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lee Elementary School part of?
Lee Elementary School is part of Irving Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee Elementary School located?
Lee Elementary School is located in the Arts District neighborhood of Irving, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Arts District.
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