Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tarver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TARVER EL serves the eastern part of Temple, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarver Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Tarver 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 Tarver Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#3538 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-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 Tarver Elementary School's ranking?
Tarver Elementary School is ranked #3538 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tarver Elementary School often compared to?
Tarver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Elementary School, Western Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarver Elementary School?
494 students attend Tarver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tarver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarver Elementary School?
Tarver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarver Elementary School offer ?
Tarver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tarver Elementary School part of?
Tarver Elementary School is part of Belton Independent School District.
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