Libby Elementary School serves 387 students in grades 2-3.
Libby 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 39% (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 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Libby Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Libby 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 Libby Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3103 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
60%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libby Elementary School's ranking?
Libby Elementary School is ranked #3103 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Libby Elementary School?
387 students attend Libby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Libby Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Libby Elementary School?
Libby Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Libby Elementary School offer ?
Libby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Libby Elementary School part of?
Libby Elementary School is part of Carthage Independent School District.
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