Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A V Cato 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
A V Cato Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
A V Cato Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A V Cato Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#5876 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A V Cato Elementary School's ranking?
A V Cato Elementary School is ranked #5876 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are A V Cato Elementary School often compared to?
A V Cato Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A M Pate Elementary School, Burton Hill Elementary School, Academy At Carrie F Thomas by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend A V Cato Elementary School?
601 students attend A V Cato Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of A V Cato Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A V Cato Elementary School?
A V Cato Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A V Cato Elementary School offer ?
A V Cato Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A V Cato Elementary School part of?
A V Cato Elementary School is part of Castleberry Independent School District.
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