Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Erma Nash 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 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erma Nash Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Motto
We Can Because We Believe We Can
School Mascot
Tiny Tigers
School Rankings
Erma Nash 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 Erma Nash Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#4316 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiny Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erma Nash Elementary School's ranking?
Erma Nash Elementary School is ranked #4316 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Erma Nash Elementary School often compared to?
Erma Nash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judy Miller Elementary School 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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Erma Nash Elementary School?
634 students attend Erma Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Erma Nash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erma Nash Elementary School?
Erma Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Erma Nash Elementary School offer ?
Erma Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Erma Nash Elementary School part of?
Erma Nash Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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