3006 78th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Waters Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Waters Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waters Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Waters Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waters Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#3035 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
29%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Waters Elementary School?

528 students attend Waters Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Waters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters Elementary School?

Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Waters Elementary School offer ?

Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Waters Elementary School part of?

Waters Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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