Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballinger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Ballinger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballinger Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ballinger Elementary School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ballinger Elementary School?
374 students attend Ballinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ballinger Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballinger Elementary School?
Ballinger Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballinger Elementary School offer ?
Ballinger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ballinger Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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