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#8396 of 8,552 schools in TX

Navarro EL

Elementary School · Lockhart ISD · Lockhart, TX

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

715 MEDINA ST, Lockhart, TX 78644

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,451
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Navarro EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

65.8%

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 Navarro 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Fork ELEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.2 mi522Compare →
Bluebonnet ELEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.9 mi579Compare →
Plum Creek ELEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.6 mi526Compare →
Lockhart Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–63.8 mi40Compare →

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.

Lockhart ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 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

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

About Navarro EL

Navarro EL is a public elementary school in Lockhart, TX, part of Lockhart ISD, serving approximately 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,396 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Navarro EL

What grades does Navarro EL serve?

Navarro EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Navarro EL?

Navarro EL has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Navarro EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Navarro EL is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Navarro EL rank in TX?

Navarro EL ranks #8,396 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Navarro EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Navarro EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Navarro EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Navarro EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Navarro EL a charter school?

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

Is Navarro EL a Title I school?

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

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

65.8% of students at Navarro 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
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Caldwell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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