Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patricia Knowles 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 74% 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: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patricia Knowles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Patricia Knowles Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patricia Knowles 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 Patricia Knowles 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5508 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
26%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia Knowles Elementary School's ranking?
Patricia Knowles Elementary School is ranked #5508 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Patricia Knowles Elementary School often compared to?
Patricia Knowles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C C Mason Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Patricia Knowles Elementary School?
694 students attend Patricia Knowles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Patricia Knowles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patricia Knowles Elementary School?
Patricia Knowles Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patricia Knowles Elementary School offer ?
Patricia Knowles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Patricia Knowles Elementary School part of?
Patricia Knowles Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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