Serving 738 students in grades 1-5, Tarkington 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 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tarkington Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Cleveland school district, encompassing an area of approximately 229.3 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarkington Elementary School's student population of 738 students has grown by 227% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 163% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
738 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Tarkington 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 Tarkington Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#2770 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
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White
78%
24%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarkington Elementary School's ranking?
Tarkington Elementary School is ranked #2770 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Elementary School?
738 students attend Tarkington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tarkington Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarkington Elementary School?
Tarkington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Elementary School offer ?
Tarkington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Tarkington Elementary School part of?
Tarkington Elementary School is part of Tarkington Independent School District.
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