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#233 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 3% in state

Thrall EL

Elementary School · Thrall ISD · Thrall, TX

A Thrall ISD elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 S BOUNDS ST, Thrall, TX 76578

  • Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$13,653
Chronic Absenteeism3.4%

Students at Thrall EL score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

48.2%

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 Thrall EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average568/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thrall), 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

$100,500

Median home value

$315,800

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76578; 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.

Thrall ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thrall EL is listed in THRALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thrall EL

Thrall EL is a public elementary school in Thrall, TX, part of Thrall ISD, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thrall EL

What grades does Thrall EL serve?

Thrall EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Thrall EL?

Thrall EL has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrall EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Thrall EL is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thrall EL rank in TX?

Thrall EL ranks #233 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Thrall EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Thrall EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Thrall EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thrall EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Thrall EL a charter school?

No, Thrall EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thrall EL a Title I school?

No, Thrall EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thrall EL?

48.2% of students at Thrall 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 – 4th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.4%
Area population (ZIP 76578)
1,561
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
39.5
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 76578; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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