Roquemore Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roquemore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
50%
75%
(15-16)
52%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
(15-16)
1%
4%

Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data

Hispanic
(15-16)
31%
52%

Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data

Black
(15-16)
56%
13%

Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data

White
(15-16)
7%
29%

Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data

Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Roquemore Elementary School?
580 students attend Roquemore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Roquemore Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roquemore Elementary School?
Roquemore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roquemore Elementary School offer ?
Roquemore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roquemore Elementary School part of?
Roquemore Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.

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