Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T L Pink 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T L Pink Elementary serves the northeast part of Richmond, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
T L Pink Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
T L Pink 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 T L Pink Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#6014 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 T L Pink Elementary School's ranking?
T L Pink Elementary School is ranked #6014 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T L Pink Elementary School?
490 students attend T L Pink Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of T L Pink Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T L Pink Elementary School?
T L Pink Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T L Pink Elementary School offer ?
T L Pink Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T L Pink Elementary School part of?
T L Pink Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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