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Public elementary school · Schulenburg ISD · Schulenburg, Texas

Schulenburg EL

Schulenburg EL rates 4.7, right at the middle of Schulenburg ISD's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Schulenburg ISD median is 4.7.

#7,450 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Schulenburg ISD: 1 elementary schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

A Schulenburg ISD elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 7,450 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 2 of 2 in Schulenburg ISD.

Schulenburg EL is listed in Schulenburg ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math29%16 points below the Texas average of 45%114 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading37%18 points below the Texas average of 55%114 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 32 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.4
50% of the rating
Academics
3.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Schulenburg EL and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,022
Median home value
$231,200
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
11%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
64
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
48
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,319/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Schulenburg. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Schulenburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Schulenburg EL

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Schulenburg Elementary School is part of the Schulenburg Independent School District (ISD), which operates multiple campuses including a junior high and a high school 1. The elementary school's stated mission is to educate, empower, and expect students to become self-motivated, responsible, and respectful life-long learners 1. The district utilizes the nickname "Shorthorns" for its athletic teams, with the junior high mission emphasizing "Shorthorns Forever" 1. Recent district news includes announcements for the 2026-2027 PreK and Kinder registration, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and STAAR testing schedules 1. Additionally, the district reported on area basketball playoffs involving the Shorthorns and Lady Horns against opponents such as Hearne, Rosebud-Lott, and Iola, as well as powerlifting qualification opportunities 1. Administrative documents regarding the 2026 general election and ballot placements are also available on the district website 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.schulenburgisd.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #7,450 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Schulenburg EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Schulenburg EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Schulenburg EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schulenburg EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-teacher ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fayette County
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$14,812
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 78956)
5,494
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
42.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.