North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

601 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 397 students in grades 3-5, North 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
35%
51%
(18-19)
25%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
397 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Lamesa Independent School District.

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