Tom Green Elementary School

1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 594 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tom Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Tom Green Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
44%
45%
51%
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
594 students attend Tom Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tom Green Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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