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#4309 of 8,552 schools in TX
Schulenburg EL
Elementary School · Schulenburg ISD · Schulenburg, TX
A Schulenburg ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 BUCEK ST, Schulenburg, TX 78956
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schulenburg EL score 37% 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 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Schulenburg 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schulenburg), 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
$67,022
Median home value
$231,200
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Schulenburg ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schulenburg EL is listed in SCHULENBURG ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schulenburg EL
Schulenburg EL is a public elementary school in Schulenburg, TX, part of Schulenburg ISD, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,309 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Schulenburg EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schulenburg EL
What grades does Schulenburg EL serve?
Schulenburg EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Schulenburg EL?
Schulenburg EL has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schulenburg EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Schulenburg EL is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schulenburg EL rank in TX?
Schulenburg EL ranks #4,309 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Schulenburg EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Schulenburg EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Schulenburg EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schulenburg EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Schulenburg EL a charter school?
No, Schulenburg EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schulenburg EL a Title I school?
No, Schulenburg EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schulenburg EL?
68.5% of students at Schulenburg 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (979) 743-4221
- Area population (ZIP 78956)
- 5,494
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 78956; 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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