Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ireland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ireland Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ireland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ireland Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4864 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland Elementary School's ranking?
Ireland Elementary School is ranked #4864 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ireland Elementary School often compared to?
Ireland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ireland Elementary School?
424 students attend Ireland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ireland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ireland Elementary School?
Ireland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ireland Elementary School offer ?
Ireland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ireland Elementary School part of?
Ireland Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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