Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goldthwaite Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Goldthwaite Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldthwaite Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Goldthwaite Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Goldthwaite Elementary School?
242 students attend Goldthwaite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Goldthwaite Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldthwaite Elementary School?
Goldthwaite Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goldthwaite Elementary School offer ?
Goldthwaite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Goldthwaite Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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