Zephyr Elementary School (Closed 2012)

11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Zephyr Elementary School serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
75-79%
84%
(10-11)
90-94%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Zephyr Elementary School?
108 students attend Zephyr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Zephyr Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zephyr Elementary School?
Zephyr Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zephyr Elementary School offer ?
Zephyr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Zephyr Elementary School part of?
Zephyr Elementary School is part of Zephyr Independent School District.

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