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Enrollment
390
Elementary
DISTRICT 400 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LORENA ISD·NCES 482820010950
Lorena Primary School
1191 OLD LORENA RD, LORENA, TX 76655 · (254) 857-8909 · McLennan County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL390 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
128 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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 | 48 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 121 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 30% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · 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 LORENA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lorena Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorena Primary School this school | 390 | 32.8% | N/A |
| Stewart Creek Elementary School MONTGOMERY | 422 | 29.4% | 58.1% |
| Shiner Elementary School SHINER | 410 | 28.5% | 69.0% |
| Spring Canyon Elementary School CANYON | 405 | 33.8% | 66.1% |
| Windsor Elementary School AMARILLO | 430 | 38.1% | 67.5% |
| Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick Elementary School MAYPEARL | 342 | 32.5% | 44.2% |
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 Lorena Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In McLennan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 390 | #3,565 of 4,938 | #28 of 49 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #1,118 of 4,622 | #7 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.0% | #2,899 of 4,628 | #38 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.8% | #4,153 of 4,789 | #44 of 48 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.5% | #2,575 of 2,838 | #26 of 28 |
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
390
-18 (-4%) vs 2020
+57% since 2010-11, when it was 249
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 390 | 29 | 13.5:1 | 33% (128) |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 28.4 | 14.5:1 | 36% (149) |
| 2022-23 | 437 | 28.8 | 15.2:1 | 37% (163) |
| 2020-21 | 408 | 25 | 16.3:1 | 30% (123) |
| 2017-18 | 404 | 23.7 | 17.0:1 | 34% (138) |
| 2015-16 | 423 | 26 | 16.3:1 | 35% (149) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 14 | 17.8:1 | 27% (66) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lorena Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (404 to 390); teachers up 22% (23.7 to 29).
About Lorena Primary School
Lorena Primary School, a small elementary school, is located in LORENA, Texas. The school's 390 students are in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 25% lower than the average for elementary schools in Texas, which is about 519.
Lorena Primary School is among 4 schools run by LORENA ISD, which serves 1,817 students.
White students account for 73% of enrollment at Lorena Primary School. Enrollment also includes 20% Hispanic and 4% Black. The school's White share is 14 points above the 59% share among McLennan County residents. By the diversity index, Lorena Primary School comes in at 43%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 at Lorena Primary School, with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 33% of enrollment. By comparison, the figure for public schools in McLennan County is 62%.
McLennan County census figures show that median household income is about $66,643, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 29% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. A total of 124 public schools operate in McLennan County, serving about 45,703 students.
The nearest other public school, Lorena Elementary School, is about 0.6 miles away. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Lorena Primary School.
Under the NCES locale system, Lorena Primary School is Rural: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 390 was 4% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 408. Federal data show the ratio falling from 16.3:1 to 13.5:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
McLennan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
266,067
Census ACS
Median income
$66,643
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
45,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LORENA ISD
- Lorena HighHigh · 580 students
- Lorena Middle SchoolMiddle · 438 students
- Lorena Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
- Challenge AcademyElementary
Other schools in LORENA
- Lorena HighHigh · 580 students
- Lorena Middle SchoolMiddle · 438 students
- Lorena Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
Nearby schools
- Lorena Elementary School0.6 mi · 409
- Lorena Middle School0.6 mi · 438
- Lorena High0.7 mi · 580
- Spring Valley Elementary School3.3 mi · 476
- Park Hill Elementary School3.5 mi · 680
- Castleman Creek Elementary School4.1 mi · 570
Frequently asked questions
About Lorena Primary SchoolHow many students attend Lorena Primary School?
Lorena Primary School enrolls approximately 390 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Lorena Primary School serve?
Lorena Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Lorena Primary School?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at Lorena Primary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lorena Primary School?
At Lorena Primary School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Lorena Primary School public or private?
Lorena Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by LORENA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.