Natalia Elementary School serves 315 students in grades 2-5.
Natalia Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natalia Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natalia Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Natalia Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#6434 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natalia Elementary School's ranking?
Natalia Elementary School is ranked #6434 out of 8,079 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Natalia Elementary School?
315 students attend Natalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Natalia Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natalia Elementary School?
Natalia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natalia Elementary School offer ?
Natalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Natalia Elementary School part of?
Natalia Elementary School is part of Natalia ISD School District.
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