Overton Elementary School
Tel:
(903)834-6144
- Overton Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Overton Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 263 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Overton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Overton Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4266 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 69% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Overton Elementary School is Overton High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Overton High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Overton High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Overton Overton High School Grades: 6-12 | 258 students
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501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903)834-6143 0.0 6-12 258 - New London Elder Coop Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 1 students
2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7850 2.9 12 1 - New London West Rusk Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 251 students
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10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7857 2.9 PK-2 251 - New London West Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7854 3.3 9-12 330 - New London West Rusk Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 260 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7856 3.3 3-5 260
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