Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nash 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nash Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Nash, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nash Elementary School's student population of 667 students has grown by 6% 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
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nash 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 Nash Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#5118 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
23%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nash Elementary School's ranking?
Nash Elementary School is ranked #5118 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Nash Elementary School often compared to?
Nash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb Elementary School, Wake Village Elementary School, Malta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nash Elementary School?
667 students attend Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nash Elementary School?
Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nash Elementary School offer ?
Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nash Elementary School part of?
Nash Elementary School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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