Serving 438 students in grades 1-6, Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nellie Mae Glass Elementary serves the west part of Eagle Pass, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#3144 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School is ranked #3144 out of 8,096 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School?
438 students attend Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School?
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School part of?
Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School is part of Eagle Pass Independent School District.
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