Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Petrolia 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 20-24% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petrolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Petrolia Elementary School's student population of 277 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings
Petrolia 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 Petrolia Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
77%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petrolia Elementary School's ranking?
Petrolia Elementary School is ranked #6943 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?
20-24% 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 Petrolia Elementary School?
277 students attend Petrolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Petrolia Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petrolia Elementary School?
Petrolia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petrolia Elementary School offer ?
Petrolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Petrolia Elementary School part of?
Petrolia Elementary School is part of Petrolia CISD School District.
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