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Lubbock Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 17,241 students in Lubbock Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Lubbock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
6,900 Schools
# Students
24,100 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
1,763 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lubbock Independent School District, which is ranked #708 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,631 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,799 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$353 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$357 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,631
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,799
$14,117
Best Lubbock Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Honey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3615 86th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6705 Joliet Dr
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8707 Dover
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7901 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Maedgen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Nashville
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Wolffarth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 Erskine
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 78th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Chicago
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4815 46th St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4702 15th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Wester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4602 Chicago Ave
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4812 58 St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4211 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 First
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2811 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Louisville
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Carmona-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Dupre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2008 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5400
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Utica
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-7800
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3008 42nd St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Hodges Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Harwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Ave D
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Alderson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Ave U
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-3000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
Ervin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Cavazos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Mackenzie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5402 W 12th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-4200
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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