Serving 216 students in grades 3-5, South 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 is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SOUTH EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Daingerfield, TX, encompassing approximately 131 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
In God We Trust
School Rankings
South Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#5923 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #5923 out of 8,096 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
216 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of South Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District.
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