Lucille Nash Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 596 students in grades 5-6, Lucille Nash Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
50%
49%
(17-18)
37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Lucille Nash Elementary School?
596 students attend Lucille Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lucille Nash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucille Nash Elementary School?
Lucille Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucille Nash Elementary School offer ?
Lucille Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lucille Nash Elementary School part of?
Lucille Nash Elementary School is part of Kaufman Independent School District.

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