Enrollment
281
Elementary
DISTRICT 601 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SILSBEE ISD·NCES 484023013550
Laura Reeves Primary School
605 WOODROW ST, SILSBEE, TX 77656 · (409) 980-7850 · Hardin County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL281 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
202 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 113 | 40% |
| Kindergarten | 168 | 60% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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
Laura Reeves Primary School→Silsbee Elementary School→Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle School→Silsbee High School
Based on grade levels within SILSBEE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Laura Reeves Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Reeves Primary School this school | 281 | 71.9% | N/A |
| Hull-Daisetta Elementary School HULL | 266 | 68.8% | 28.7% |
| Overton Elementary School OVERTON | 256 | 68.8% | 43.8% |
| Coldspring Intermediate School COLDSPRING | 346 | 70.2% | 32.8% |
| Dekalb Elementary School DEKALB | 351 | 73.8% | 53.0% |
| Big Sandy Elementary School BIG SANDY | 320 | 67.2% | 46.9% |
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 Laura Reeves Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hardin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 281 | #4,305 of 4,938 | #7 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #1,773 of 4,622 | #3 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.7% | #2,446 of 4,628 | #3 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.9% | #2,452 of 4,789 | #2 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.3% | #1,317 of 2,838 | #3 of 6 |
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
281
-4 (-1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 13.6:1
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 | 281 | 19.7 | 14.3:1 | 72% (202) |
| 2023-24 | 272 | 22.3 | 12.2:1 | 78% (211) |
| 2022-23 | 308 | 23.5 | 13.1:1 | 79% (242) |
| 2020-21 | 285 | 21 | 13.6:1 | 75% (215) |
| 2017-18 | 344 | 23 | 15.0:1 | 76% (260) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Laura Reeves Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (344 to 281); teachers down 14% (23 to 19.7).
About Laura Reeves Primary School
Laura Reeves Primary School is a low-enrollment elementary school found in SILSBEE, Texas. In all, 281 students attend the school in pre-K through kindergarten. That is 46% below the average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
Laura Reeves Primary School is part of SILSBEE ISD, where 4 schools serve 2,588 students.
The largest group at Laura Reeves Primary School is White students, at 68%. Enrollment also includes 14% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Hardin County, the White share is about 84%. The diversity index for Laura Reeves Primary School is 50%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
On staff are 19.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1, 0.8 more students per teacher than here. Laura Reeves Primary School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 72%. For comparison, public schools in Hardin County average 49%.
The county, Hardin County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $75,808 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Hardin County has 23 public schools with about 10,541 students, including Laura Reeves Primary School.
Among nearby public schools, Silsbee Elementary School is closest at about 0.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
Federal data place Laura Reeves Primary School in the Town: Fringe locale, which means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 285 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 281.
Use the discussion section to ask about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Laura Reeves Primary School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Hardin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
57,642
Census ACS
Median income
$75,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
10,541 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SILSBEE ISD
- Silsbee Elementary SchoolElementary · 921 students
- Silsbee High SchoolHigh · 789 students
- Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle SchoolMiddle · 597 students
- Hardin Co Alter EdElementary
Other schools in SILSBEE
- Silsbee Elementary SchoolElementary · 921 students
- Silsbee High SchoolHigh · 789 students
- Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle SchoolMiddle · 597 students
- Hardin Co Alter EdElementary
Nearby schools
- Silsbee Elementary School0.1 mi · 921
- Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle School1.4 mi · 597
- Silsbee High School2.0 mi · 789
- Lumberton Primary School6.3 mi · 574
- Lumberton Intermediate School6.3 mi · 987
- Evadale Junior High School6.4 mi · 108
Frequently asked questions
About Laura Reeves Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Laura Reeves Primary School?
Laura Reeves Primary School enrolls approximately 281 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Laura Reeves Primary School serve?
Laura Reeves Primary School serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at Laura Reeves Primary School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Laura Reeves Primary School.
How diverse is Laura Reeves Primary School?
Laura Reeves Primary School reports a student body of 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 14% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Laura Reeves Primary School?
Laura Reeves Primary School is overseen by SILSBEE ISD in Hardin County.
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