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Enrollment
709
Elementary
DISTRICT 453 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALHOUN COUNTY ISD·NCES 481248000744
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School
605 N COMMERCE ST, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979 · (361) 552-5253 · Calhoun County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL709 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 76% of Texas public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
487 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 107 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 97 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 91 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 104 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 91 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 117 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is 13% smaller than its 5th grade class (117).
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CALHOUN COUNTY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
55.0%
TX avg 54.5% . -2.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
54.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -15.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 54 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are down about 2 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 30.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% | 18.0% |
| Mathematics | 25.0% | 29.0% | 21.0% | 25.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55.0% | 54.0% |
| 2024-25 | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 65.0% |
| 2022-23 | 73.0% | 65.0% |
| 2021-22 | 61.0% | 81.0% |
| 2020-21 | 57.0% | 69.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 57% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School's state test result (56.6% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School this school | 709 | 68.7% | 56.6% |
| Parkway Elementary School LEWISVILLE | 571 | 66.9% | 36.6% |
| San Jacinto Elementary School CONROE | 658 | 69.3% | 43.7% |
| Newton Collins Elementary School AUSTIN | 600 | 67.3% | 42.6% |
| O H Stowe Elementary School HALTOM CITY | 660 | 73.8% | 31.0% |
| Hillcrest Elementary School NEDERLAND | 717 | 62.1% | 65.8% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.6% | #960 of 4,401 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 54.0% | #1,374 of 4,466 ▼ 326 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,898 of 4,466 ▼ 729 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -14.5pp | #169 of 3,998 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 709 | #855 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #2,825 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.4% | #2,275 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.7% | #2,639 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.9% | #2,705 of 2,838 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
709
-14 (-2%) vs 2020
+129% since 1990-91, when it was 310
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 18.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 709 | 46 | 15.4:1 | 69% (487) |
| 2023-24 | 692 | 46.4 | 14.9:1 | 73% (502) |
| 2022-23 | 664 | 40.8 | 16.3:1 | 69% (456) |
| 2020-21 | 723 | 40 | 18.1:1 | 69% (497) |
| 2017-18 | 723 | 42.1 | 17.2:1 | 76% (551) |
| 2015-16 | 771 | 47 | 16.4:1 | 71% (549) |
| 2010-11 | 793 | 51 | 15.6:1 | 70% (555) |
| 2000-01 | 912 | 53 | 17.2:1 | 56% (510) |
| 1990-91 | 310 | 8 | 38.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (723 to 709); teachers up 9% (42.1 to 46).
About Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School
In PORT LAVACA, Texas, part of Calhoun County, Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is an elementary school. The school counted 709 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 5. That puts enrollment 37% larger than the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas.
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD has 7 schools; together they serve 3,514 students.
Federal enrollment data show Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is 65% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 22% White, 10% Asian, and 2% Black. The school's Hispanic share is 16 points above the 49% share among Calhoun County residents. A diversity index of 51% means there is a 51% chance two randomly chosen students at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School are from different groups.
The school's 46 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. That is in line with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Income data for the school show 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School holds an A- allk12 Grade, placing it above 76% of Texas public elementary schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is 12.2 points above its prediction. Actual: 56.6%. Predicted: 44.4%.
Looking at the county, Calhoun County, median household income comes to about $79,959, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The county has 7 public schools and about 3,514 students.
Hope High School is about 0.2 miles from Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles. By average proficiency, Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is 4th among 7 schools close by.
In the federal locale system, Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is coded Town: Distant, for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School was 723 in 2020-21 and 709 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 18.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.4:1.
The discussion board for Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,868
Census ACS
Median income
$79,959
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,514 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
- Calhoun High SchoolHigh · 989 students
- Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementary · 836 students
- Travis Middle SchoolMiddle · 693 students
- Seadrift SchoolElementary · 202 students
- Port O Connor SchoolElementary · 64 students
- Hope High SchoolHigh · 21 students
Other schools in PORT LAVACA
- Calhoun High SchoolHigh · 989 students
- Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementary · 836 students
- Travis Middle SchoolMiddle · 693 students
- Hope High SchoolHigh · 21 students
Nearby schools
- Hope High School0.2 mi · 21
- Travis Middle School0.4 mi · 693
- Calhoun High School0.8 mi · 989
- Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary School1.4 mi · 836
- Placedo Elementary School13.1 mi · 210
- Industrial Junior High School13.6 mi · 254
Frequently asked questions
About Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School?
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School enrolls approximately 709 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School serve?
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School?
Student demographics at Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School are roughly 22% White, 65% Hispanic, 2% Black, 10% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School public or private?
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CALHOUN COUNTY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.