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Elgin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,715 students in Elgin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Elgin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,715 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elgin Independent School District, which is ranked #1125 of all 1,196 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 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1130 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
77%
53%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
11%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,955 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,457
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,955
$14,116
Best Elgin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neidig Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13700 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Gr: PK-4 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Gr: PK-4 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Elgin Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Gr: 5-6 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Mlk
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Gr: K-4 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Elgin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,715 students.
What is the rank of Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District is ranked #1125 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin Independent School District?
77% of Elgin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin Independent School District?
Elgin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Elgin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,955 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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