Schulenburg EL

Schulenburg Elementary is a public school in Schulenburg, Texas, serving approximately 270 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it 56th among 8,547 public schools in Texas. That ranks Schulenburg El in the top 1 percent statewide, a level of performance that puts it well above the vast majority of campuses regardless of size or funding.

The school's growth score of 9.7 out of 10 is its strongest signal: students here are advancing at an unusually fast pace relative to their starting points. Academic performance scores 8.3 out of 10, reflecting consistently strong outcomes across tested grades. Among 4,678 Texas elementary schools, Schulenburg El ranks 42nd — standing alongside campuses in far larger and better-resourced districts.

With a student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1, class sizes stay small, supporting the kind of individualized attention that likely drives the school's standout growth numbers. For families in Schulenburg, this is the top-performing elementary option in the community and one of the highest-rated campuses in the state.

Located in a rural area, Schulenburg EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.