Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shackelford Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shackelford Elementary serves the northern part of Waxahachie, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 17.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shackelford Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shackelford 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 Shackelford Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#3853 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Shackelford Elementary School's ranking?
Shackelford Elementary School is ranked #3853 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shackelford Elementary School often compared to?
Shackelford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shackelford Elementary School?
452 students attend Shackelford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Shackelford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shackelford Elementary School?
Shackelford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shackelford Elementary School offer ?
Shackelford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shackelford Elementary School part of?
Shackelford Elementary School is part of Waxahachie Independent School District.
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