Serving 283 students in grades 1-5, Clarence W Bailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Clarence W Bailey 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 Clarence W Bailey Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#5307 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
57%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
6%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarence W Bailey Elementary School's ranking?
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School is ranked #5307 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clarence W Bailey Elementary School often compared to?
Clarence W Bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ned E Williams Elementary School, Ware Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clarence W Bailey Elementary School?
283 students attend Clarence W Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Clarence W Bailey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarence W Bailey Elementary School?
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarence W Bailey Elementary School offer ?
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Clarence W Bailey Elementary School part of?
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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