Clift EL

Clift Elementary serves 608 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Waxahachie, Texas, maintaining a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 15.2 to 1 with 40 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking in the 78th percentile statewide at #1933 among Texas's 8,598 elementary schools. Academically, Clift Elementary shows balanced achievement with 46% of students scoring proficient or above in mathematics and 44% reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and reading.

These results reflect steady educational progress as students build fundamental skills across core subject areas. The school draws families from the surrounding 75165 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $83,970 and median home values average $274,300. The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%, with 27% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

This stable economic foundation supports a learning environment where families can actively engage in their children's education. Located on Parks School House Road, Clift Elementary sits in a rural setting near the town of Waxahachie, offering students a quieter educational environment while remaining connected to the broader Ellis County community.

Located in a rural area, Clift EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.