Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B Travis 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)79%
52%
Black
(15-16)4%
13%
White
(15-16)17%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Travis Elementary School?
611 students attend William B Travis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of William B Travis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis Elementary School?
William B Travis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis Elementary School offer ?
William B Travis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William B Travis Elementary School part of?
William B Travis Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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