Very Good
#2956 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Reagan County EL
Elementary School · Reagan County ISD · Big Lake, TX
A Reagan County ISD elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 N TEXAS ST, Big Lake, TX 76932
- Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reagan County EL score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reagan County 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,620
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Reagan County ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reagan County EL is listed in REAGAN COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reagan County EL
Reagan County EL is a public elementary school in Big Lake, TX, part of Reagan County ISD, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,956 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reagan County EL
What grades does Reagan County EL serve?
Reagan County EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Reagan County EL?
Reagan County EL has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan County EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan County EL is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reagan County EL rank in TX?
Reagan County EL ranks #2,956 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Reagan County EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Reagan County EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Reagan County EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reagan County EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reagan County EL a charter school?
No, Reagan County EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reagan County EL a Title I school?
No, Reagan County EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reagan County EL?
68.2% of students at Reagan County 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Reagan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (325) 884-3705
- Area population (ZIP 76932)
- 3,239
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 76932; 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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