Shallowater Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shallowater Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shallowater Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Shallowater Elementary School?
428 students attend Shallowater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shallowater Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shallowater Elementary School?
Shallowater Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shallowater Elementary School offer ?
Shallowater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Shallowater Elementary School part of?
Shallowater Elementary School is part of Shallowater Independent School District.
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