Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sour Lake 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sour Lake Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Sour Lake, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 143.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sour Lake Elementary School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Sour Lake 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 Sour Lake Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#3602 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
81%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sour Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Sour Lake Elementary School is ranked #3602 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sour Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Sour Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kountze Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sour Lake Elementary School?
720 students attend Sour Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sour Lake Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sour Lake Elementary School?
Sour Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sour Lake Elementary School offer ?
Sour Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sour Lake Elementary School part of?
Sour Lake Elementary School is part of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District.
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