Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Peaster Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Peaster El's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Peaster, TX, covering approximately 57 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of around 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peaster Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Our Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Peaster Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peaster Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#3011 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-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 Peaster Elementary School's ranking?
Peaster Elementary School is ranked #3011 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Peaster Elementary School often compared to?
Peaster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ikard Elementary School, Stuard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Peaster Elementary School?
525 students attend Peaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Peaster Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peaster Elementary School?
Peaster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peaster Elementary School offer ?
Peaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Peaster Elementary School part of?
Peaster Elementary School is part of Peaster Independent School District.
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