Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zavalla Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zavalla Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Zavalla school district, encompassing approximately 209.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 17.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zavalla Elementary School's student population of 162 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zavalla Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zavalla Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3471 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
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 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Zavalla Elementary School's ranking?
Zavalla Elementary School is ranked #3471 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Zavalla Elementary School often compared to?
Zavalla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Huntington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zavalla Elementary School?
162 students attend Zavalla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Zavalla Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zavalla Elementary School?
Zavalla Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zavalla Elementary School offer ?
Zavalla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zavalla Elementary School part of?
Zavalla Elementary School is part of Zavalla Independent School District.
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