Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schulenburg 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schulenburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Schulenburg Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Shorthorns Forever - educating and empowering our students for success.
School Rankings
Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
35%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schulenburg Elementary School's ranking?
Schulenburg Elementary School is ranked #5156 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Schulenburg Elementary School?
273 students attend Schulenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Schulenburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schulenburg Elementary School?
Schulenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schulenburg Elementary School offer ?
Schulenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Schulenburg Elementary School part of?
Schulenburg Elementary School is part of Schulenburg Independent School District.
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