Overton Elementary School
Tel:
(903) 834-6144
- Overton Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Overton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Overton Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Overton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Overton Elementary 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3776 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 69% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Overton 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 | 249 students
0.0 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143 0.0 6-12 249 - New London Elder Coop Alternative School Alternative School
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2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7850 2.9 11-12 1 - New London West Rusk Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 239 students
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10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857 2.9 PK-2 239 - New London West Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 333 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854 3.3 9-12 333 - New London West Rusk Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 271 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856 3.3 3-5 271
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