Robert E Lee Elementary School
Tel:
(972) 262-6785
Robert E Lee Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Robert E Lee Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Robert E Lee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Robert E Lee Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 560 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Robert E Lee Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 diversity score of Robert E Lee Elementary School is 0.37, 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 | #4170 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 78% | 52% |
Black | 13% | 13% |
White | 7% | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Grand Prairie 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 Robert E Lee Elementary School is Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 290 students
0.0 miles
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 264-6141 0.0 6-12 290 - Grand Prairie Uplift Lee Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 246 students
0.0 miles
401 E Grand Prairie Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-6785 0.0 K-4 246 - Dallas Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 540 students
0.4 miles
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75207
(972) 854-0600 0.4 K-5 540 - Grand Prairie James Bowie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
0.5 miles
425 Alice Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7348 0.5 PK-5 495 - Dallas Uplift Grand High School Charter School
Grades: 9-10 | 148 students
0.5 miles
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75207
(972) 854-0600 0.5 9-10 148
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