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Lytle EL

Elementary School · Lytle ISD · Lytle, TX

A Lytle ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1060, Lytle, TX 78052

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,096
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Lytle EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lytle 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,998/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lytle), 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

$69,018

Median home value

$178,900

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Natalia ELEnrollment path unverified4.62–54.4 mi371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lytle ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lytle EL is listed in LYTLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lytle EL

Lytle EL is a public elementary school in Lytle, TX, part of Lytle ISD, serving approximately 544 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,768 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lytle EL

What grades does Lytle EL serve?

Lytle EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Lytle EL?

Lytle EL has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lytle EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Lytle EL is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lytle EL rank in TX?

Lytle EL ranks #7,768 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lytle EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Lytle EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Lytle EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lytle EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lytle EL a charter school?

No, Lytle EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lytle EL a Title I school?

No, Lytle EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lytle EL?

79.0% of students at Lytle 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Atascosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 78052)
6,221
Area median age
39.4
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 78052; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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