Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rotan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Rotan Elementary School?
135 students attend Rotan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rotan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rotan Elementary School?
Rotan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rotan Elementary School offer ?
Rotan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rotan Elementary School part of?
Rotan Elementary School is part of Rotan Independent School District.
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