Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Luna Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Luna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Luna Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Luna Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luna Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
31%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Luna Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Luna Elementary School often compared to?
Luna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John W Armstrong Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Luna Elementary School?
511 students attend Luna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Luna Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luna Elementary School?
Luna Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Luna Elementary School offer ?
Luna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Luna Elementary School part of?
Luna Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Luna Elementary School located?
Luna Elementary School is located in the Greens neighborhood of Garland, TX.
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