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Lubbock Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 11,839 students in Lubbock Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Lubbock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
4,213 Schools
# Students
23,915 Students
2,175,201 Students
# Teachers
1,721 Teachers
147,401 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lubbock Independent School District, which is ranked #704 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
61%
55%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
21%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,744 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,913 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$353 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$357 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,744
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,913
$14,079
Best Lubbock Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Honey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3615 86th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6705 Joliet Dr
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8707 Dover
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7901 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Maedgen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Nashville
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Wolffarth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 Erskine
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 78th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Chicago
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4815 46th St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4702 15th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Wester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4602 Chicago Ave
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4812 58 St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 First
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2811 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Louisville
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Carmona-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Utica
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-7800
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3008 42nd St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Hodges Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Harwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Ave D
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Alderson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Ervin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3001 Ave N
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5100
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
2315 36th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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