Very Good
#1674 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Lucille Nash EL
Elementary School · Kaufman ISD · Kaufman, TX
A Kaufman ISD elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1002 S HOUSTON ST, Kaufman, TX 75142
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucille Nash EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lucille Nash 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kaufman), 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
$78,301
Median home value
$208,900
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75142; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Monday ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| J R Phillips ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Kaufman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 89 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kaufman ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucille Nash EL is listed in KAUFMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucille Nash EL
Lucille Nash EL is a public elementary school in Kaufman, TX, part of Kaufman ISD, serving approximately 636 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucille Nash EL
What grades does Lucille Nash EL serve?
Lucille Nash EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Lucille Nash EL?
Lucille Nash EL has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Nash EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Nash EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucille Nash EL rank in TX?
Lucille Nash EL ranks #1,674 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lucille Nash EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucille Nash EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lucille Nash EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucille Nash EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lucille Nash EL a charter school?
No, Lucille Nash EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucille Nash EL a Title I school?
No, Lucille Nash EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucille Nash EL?
66.0% of students at Lucille Nash 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kaufman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (972) 932-6415
- Area population (ZIP 75142)
- 23,301
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 75142; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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