Rains Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rains Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Community. Commitment. Success.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rains Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
70%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Rains Elementary School?
438 students attend Rains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rains Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rains Elementary School?
Rains Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rains Elementary School offer ?
Rains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rains Elementary School part of?
Rains Elementary School is part of Rains Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The elementary Staff is awesome. School let out early. The principal dropped my son off personally.
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