Serving 490 students in grades 3-5, Noel 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noel Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Noel 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 Noel Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#6796 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noel Elementary School's ranking?
Noel Elementary School is ranked #6796 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Noel Elementary School often compared to?
Noel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Buice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Noel Elementary School?
490 students attend Noel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Noel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noel Elementary School?
Noel Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Noel Elementary School offer ?
Noel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Noel Elementary School part of?
Noel Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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