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#1926 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 23% in state

Slocum PK - 8

Elementary School · Slocum ISD · Elkhart, TX

A Slocum ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

5765 E STATE HWY 294, Elkhart, TX 75839

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,536
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Slocum PK - 8 score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Slocum PK - 8 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,733

Median home value

$156,500

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Slocum ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Slocum PK - 8 is listed in SLOCUM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slocum PK - 8

Slocum PK - 8 is a public elementary school in Elkhart, TX, part of Slocum ISD, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slocum PK - 8

What grades does Slocum PK - 8 serve?

Slocum PK - 8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Slocum PK - 8?

Slocum PK - 8 has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocum PK - 8?

The student-teacher ratio at Slocum PK - 8 is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slocum PK - 8 rank in TX?

Slocum PK - 8 ranks #1,926 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Slocum PK - 8's MySchoolScout rating?

Slocum PK - 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Slocum PK - 8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slocum PK - 8 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Slocum PK - 8 a charter school?

No, Slocum PK - 8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Slocum PK - 8 a Title I school?

No, Slocum PK - 8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slocum PK - 8?

42.0% of students at Slocum PK - 8 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 – 8th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
Area population (ZIP 75839)
6,577
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 75839; 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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