Slaton Independent School District

140 E Panhandle
Slaton, TX 79364-4238
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,271 students in Slaton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Slaton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,271 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Slaton Independent School District, which is ranked #948 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#930 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
44%
42%
51%
41%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
64%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
29%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,731 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,731
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,581
$14,079

Best Slaton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Slaton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,271 students.
What is the rank of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District is ranked #948 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton Independent School District?
64% of Slaton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Slaton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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