Sul Ross Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Sul Ross Elementary School?
406 students attend Sul Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sul Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sul Ross Elementary School?
Sul Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sul Ross Elementary School offer ?
Sul Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sul Ross Elementary School part of?
Sul Ross Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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