Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School's student population of 797 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1544 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School's ranking?
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School is ranked #1544 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School?
797 students attend Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School?
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School offer ?
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School part of?
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School is part of Willis Independent School District.
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