Shackelford EL

Shackelford Elementary serves 441 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Waxahachie, Texas, earning a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. The school ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide, placing #1476 out of 8,598 Texas elementary schools, which reflects strong academic performance within the state. With 31 full-time equivalent teachers, Shackelford maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

The school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with an impressive academic score of 8.4 out of 10. Students show strong performance in core subjects, with 60% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 56% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. The school serves a stable suburban community in ZIP code 75165, where the median household income is $83,970 and the median home value reaches $274,300.

With a low poverty rate of 8.8% and 27% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the area provides a supportive educational environment. Shackelford Elementary is situated in a large suburban setting within Ellis County, offering families access to quality education in a growing community south of the Dallas metroplex.