Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Sul Ross Elementary School?
406 students attend Sul Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sul Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sul Ross Elementary School?
Sul Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sul Ross Elementary School offer ?
Sul Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sul Ross Elementary School part of?
Sul Ross Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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