Clarendon High School is a public high school located in Clarendon, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Clarendon Independent School District located in central Donley County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarendon 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 26% 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: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarendon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clarendon Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Clarendon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarendon Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
74%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarendon Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Elementary School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?
201 students attend Clarendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clarendon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarendon Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clarendon Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Elementary School is part of Clarendon Independent School District.
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