Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tolar 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 13% 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: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tolar Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tolar, TX, covering an area of approximately 114.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tolar Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Tolar 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 Tolar Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#4093 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
87%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Tolar Elementary School's ranking?
Tolar Elementary School is ranked #4093 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tolar Elementary School often compared to?
Tolar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lipan Elementary School, Mambrino School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tolar Elementary School?
418 students attend Tolar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tolar Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tolar Elementary School?
Tolar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tolar Elementary School offer ?
Tolar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tolar Elementary School part of?
Tolar Elementary School is part of Tolar Independent School District.
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