Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Olfen School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OLFEN EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rowena, TX, encompassing approximately 21.8 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most areas within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olfen School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olfen 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 Olfen School is 0.51, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olfen School's ranking?
Olfen School is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olfen School?
The graduation rate of Olfen School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Olfen School?
141 students attend Olfen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Olfen School students are White, 49% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olfen School?
Olfen School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olfen School offer ?
Olfen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Olfen School part of?
Olfen School is part of Olfen Independent School District.
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