Ray Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ray Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
29%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ray Elementary School?
386 students attend Ray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ray Elementary School offer ?
Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ray Elementary School part of?
Ray Elementary School is part of Waxahachie Independent School District.
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