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#5409 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
Elementary School · Texarkana ISD · Texarkana, TX
A Texarkana ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
2600 W 15TH ST, Texarkana, TX 75501
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 20 schools in Texarkana.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Theron Jones Early Literacy Center 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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
$46,782
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Liberty-eylau Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Wake Village ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Texarkana ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is listed in TEXARKANA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is a public elementary school in Texarkana, TX, part of Texarkana ISD, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,409 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
What grades does Theron Jones Early Literacy Center serve?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theron Jones Early Literacy Center rank in TX?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks #5,409 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center a charter school?
No, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center a Title I school?
No, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
98.5% of students at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bowie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (903) 793-4871
- Area population (ZIP 75501)
- 34,656
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 75501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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