Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alkek 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alkek Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Kind. Work Hard. Dream Big
School Rankings
Alkek 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 Alkek Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#4958 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
44%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
52%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alkek Elementary School's ranking?
Alkek Elementary School is ranked #4958 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alkek Elementary School?
574 students attend Alkek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alkek Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alkek Elementary School?
Alkek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alkek Elementary School offer ?
Alkek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alkek Elementary School part of?
Alkek Elementary School is part of Bandera Independent School District.
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