Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tahoka Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TAHOKA EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Tahoka, TX, encompassing approximately 363.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.3 miles to the zone edge and a furthest boundary reaching 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tahoka Elementary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tahoka Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoka Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2645 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
9%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-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 Tahoka Elementary School's ranking?
Tahoka Elementary School is ranked #2645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tahoka Elementary School often compared to?
Tahoka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Home School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tahoka Elementary School?
295 students attend Tahoka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tahoka Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tahoka Elementary School?
Tahoka Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tahoka Elementary School offer ?
Tahoka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tahoka Elementary School part of?
Tahoka Elementary School is part of Tahoka Independent School District.
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