Very Good
#2229 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 26% in state
Lorena EL
Elementary School · Lorena ISD · Lorena, TX
A Lorena ISD elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
P O BOX 97, Lorena, TX 76655
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lorena EL score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lorena EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorena), 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
$106,012
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Park Hill ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Castleman Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 587 | 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.
Lorena ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lorena EL is listed in LORENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lorena EL
Lorena EL is a public elementary school in Lorena, TX, part of Lorena ISD, serving approximately 459 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,229 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lorena EL
What grades does Lorena EL serve?
Lorena EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lorena EL?
Lorena EL has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorena EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorena EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lorena EL rank in TX?
Lorena EL ranks #2,229 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lorena EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lorena EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lorena EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lorena EL has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lorena EL a charter school?
No, Lorena EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lorena EL a Title I school?
No, Lorena EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lorena EL?
27.9% of students at Lorena 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (254) 857-4613
- Area population (ZIP 76655)
- 9,572
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 76655; 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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