Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tom Green 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tom Green Elementary serves the northeast part of Buda, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tom Green Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Green 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 Tom Green Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#5884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
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
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Tom Green Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Green Elementary School is ranked #5884 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tom Green Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Grove Elementary School, Science Hall Elementary School, Carpenter Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tom Green Elementary School?
612 students attend Tom Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tom Green Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Green Elementary School?
Tom Green Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Green Elementary School offer ?
Tom Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tom Green Elementary School part of?
Tom Green Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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