Short Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Short Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Short Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Short Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Short Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Short Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6571 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Elementary School's ranking?
Short Elementary School is ranked #6571 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Short Elementary School?
449 students attend Short Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Short Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Short Elementary School?
Short Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Short Elementary School offer ?
Short Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Short Elementary School part of?
Short Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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