Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Lyndal Hughes 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J Lyndal Hughes 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 J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2575 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
43%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School is ranked #2575 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School?
665 students attend J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School?
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School offer ?
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School part of?
J Lyndal Hughes Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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