Lorenzo Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1003 4th St
Lorenzo, TX 79343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lorenzo 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
(18-19)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo Elementary School?
139 students attend Lorenzo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lorenzo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo Elementary School?
Lorenzo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo Elementary School offer ?
Lorenzo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lorenzo Elementary School part of?
Lorenzo Elementary School is part of Lorenzo Independent School District.

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