Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Lake Park 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Lake Park Elementary serves the northeast part of Texarkana, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovate. Lead. Excel.
School Rankings
Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#7606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
54%
Black
65%
13%
White
17%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #7606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spring Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Park Elementary School?
334 students attend Spring Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Spring Lake Park Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake Park Elementary School?
Spring Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Spring Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Spring Lake Park Elementary School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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