The average student-teacher ratio in Texas public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Texas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-5
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Brazos Harbor
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6
1035 Dixie Dr
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-12
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 2
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5
1510 Columbia Blue Dr
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Insights Learning Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-5
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-2564
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-2564
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-10
917 Midwestern Pkwy
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Alter Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Assessment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-9
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-11
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-5
13414 Broadmeade
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-5920
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-5920
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education Prg
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-5
3313 S Beckley Ave Bldg E
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Garland Aec
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
200 Academy Dr
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Lane School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Lyndon B Johnson Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
650 Stonewall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Primary Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-5
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Round Rock Opport Ctr Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
931 Luther Peterson Pl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2900
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2900
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Alternative Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 2-5
6839 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 397-8500
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 397-8500
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Bendwood School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-5
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 3-11
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Huie Special Educ Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1820 Pearl St Building C
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Rank: #27 - 4627. - 46.
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
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The Texas average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025-26.
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The best top ranked public elementary schools in Texas include Alief Learning Ctr (K-6), Brazos Harbor and Children's Medical Center.
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