Herschel Zellars Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (13-14)
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)3%
4%
Hispanic
(13-14)34%
52%
Black
(13-14)12%
13%
White
(13-14)46%
29%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Herschel Zellars Elementary School?
321 students attend Herschel Zellars Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Herschel Zellars Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Herschel Zellars Elementary School offer ?
Herschel Zellars Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Herschel Zellars Elementary School part of?
Herschel Zellars Elementary School is part of Little Elm Independent School District.
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