Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lillian 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lillian Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lillian Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lillian Elementary School?
296 students attend Lillian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lillian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Elementary School?
Lillian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lillian Elementary School offer ?
Lillian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lillian Elementary School part of?
Lillian Elementary School is part of Alvarado Independent School District.
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