Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wm B Travis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WM B TRAVIS EL serves the southwest part of the Marshall, TX school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 97.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm B Travis Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wm B Travis 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 Wm B Travis Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#4330 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
31%
13%
White
19%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm B Travis Elementary School's ranking?
Wm B Travis Elementary School is ranked #4330 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% 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 Wm B Travis Elementary School?
473 students attend Wm B Travis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wm B Travis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm B Travis Elementary School?
Wm B Travis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wm B Travis Elementary School offer ?
Wm B Travis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wm B Travis Elementary School part of?
Wm B Travis Elementary School is part of Marshall Independent School District.
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