Serving 792 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tom Lea Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom Lea Jr Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1512 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
11%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Tom Lea Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School is ranked #1512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tom Lea Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tom Lea Jr Elementary School?
792 students attend Tom Lea Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tom Lea Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Lea Jr Elementary School?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Lea Jr Elementary School offer ?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tom Lea Jr Elementary School part of?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tom Lea Jr Elementary School located?
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School is located in the Irvin neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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