Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lillian 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lillian Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Inspiring and Empowering Learners
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lillian Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
28%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lillian Elementary School?
309 students attend Lillian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lillian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lillian Elementary School?
Lillian Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lillian Elementary School offer ?
Lillian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lillian Elementary School part of?
Lillian Elementary School is part of Alvarado Independent School District.
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