Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nursery Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nursery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nursery Elementary School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Nursery Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nursery Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#100 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
53%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nursery Elementary School's ranking?
Nursery Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Nursery Elementary School often compared to?
Nursery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Industrial El West, Vickers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nursery Elementary School?
137 students attend Nursery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nursery Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nursery Elementary School?
Nursery Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nursery Elementary School offer ?
Nursery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nursery Elementary School part of?
Nursery Elementary School is part of Nursery Independent School District.
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