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#5841 of 8,552 schools in TX
Clear Fork EL
Elementary School · Lockhart ISD · Lockhart, TX
A Lockhart ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1102 CLEAR FORK ST, Lockhart, TX 78644
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Fork EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clear Fork EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockhart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,155
Median home value
$242,900
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Bluebonnet ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Plum Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Alma Brewer Strawn ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 555 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lockhart ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Fork EL is listed in LOCKHART ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Fork EL
Clear Fork EL is a public elementary school in Lockhart, TX, part of Lockhart ISD, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,841 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Fork EL
What grades does Clear Fork EL serve?
Clear Fork EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clear Fork EL?
Clear Fork EL has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork EL is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Fork EL rank in TX?
Clear Fork EL ranks #5,841 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Clear Fork EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Fork EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clear Fork EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Fork EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clear Fork EL a charter school?
No, Clear Fork EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Fork EL a Title I school?
No, Clear Fork EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Fork EL?
64.8% of students at Clear Fork EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (512) 398-0450
- Area population (ZIP 78644)
- 20,599
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78644; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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