Enrollment
428
Elementary
DISTRICT 405 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHALLOWATER ISD·NCES 483987004522
Shallowater Elementary School
1108 AVE J, SHALLOWATER, TX 79363 · (806) 832-4531 · Lubbock County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL428 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
162 students
DISTRICT 33% · 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 | 87 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 107 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 125 | 29% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · 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 SHALLOWATER ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shallowater Elementary School this school | 428 | 37.9% | N/A |
| Silver Creek Elementary School AZLE | 448 | 36.8% | 53.7% |
| Shallowater Intermediate School SHALLOWATER | 382 | 35.3% | 60.5% |
| Plum Creek Elementary School JOSHUA | 446 | 41.9% | 57.8% |
| Spring Canyon Elementary School CANYON | 405 | 33.8% | 66.1% |
| China Spring Primary School CHINA SPRING | 456 | 39.7% | N/A |
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 Shallowater Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Lubbock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 428 | #3,250 of 4,938 | #32 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #3,637 of 4,622 | #47 of 52 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.5% | #2,607 of 4,628 | #39 of 52 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.9% | #4,012 of 4,789 | #46 of 53 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +32.5% | #227 of 1,307 | #2 of 12 |
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
428
+99 (+30%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 356
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 15.7:1
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 | 428 | 25.9 | 16.5:1 | 38% (162) |
| 2023-24 | 321 | 19.9 | 16.1:1 | 39% (125) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 20.9 | 15.8:1 | 39% (129) |
| 2020-21 | 329 | 21 | 15.7:1 | 43% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 323 | 22.6 | 14.3:1 | 46% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 313 | 22 | 14.2:1 | 52% (163) |
| 2010-11 | 306 | 22 | 13.9:1 | 49% (150) |
| 2000-01 | 294 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 52% (152) |
| 1990-91 | 356 | 21 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shallowater Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 33% (323 to 428); teachers up 14% (22.6 to 25.9).
About Shallowater Elementary School
This page covers Shallowater Elementary School, a small elementary school in SHALLOWATER, Texas. The school had 428 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
SHALLOWATER ISD operates 5 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,731 students.
At Shallowater Elementary School, White students make up 65% of the student body. It is also 32% Hispanic. For comparison, Lubbock County is about 63% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 48% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 16.5:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Eligible students account for 38% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Among public schools in Lubbock County, the average eligibility rate is 57%.
Lubbock County has about 318,884 residents, and the median household income is $64,155, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 33% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. In all, Lubbock County has 110 public schools and roughly 52,301 students.
The nearest public school is Shallowater Middle School, at about 0.1 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Shallowater Elementary School as Suburb: Large.
2024-25 enrollment was 428, a 30% increase from 329 in 2020-21.
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Lubbock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
318,884
Census ACS
Median income
$64,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
110
52,301 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SHALLOWATER ISD
- Shallowater High SchoolHigh · 518 students
- Shallowater Middle SchoolMiddle · 397 students
- Shallowater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 382 students
- DAEPHigh · 6 students
- Lubbock Co Youth CenterElementary
Other schools in SHALLOWATER
- Shallowater High SchoolHigh · 518 students
- Shallowater Middle SchoolMiddle · 397 students
- Shallowater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 382 students
- Lubbock Co Youth CenterElementary
Nearby schools
- Shallowater Middle School0.1 mi · 397
- Shallowater High School0.2 mi · 518
- Shallowater Intermediate School0.4 mi · 382
- Legacy Elementary School5.9 mi · 579
- Centennial Elementary School7.1 mi · 523
- Terra Vista Middle School7.5 mi · 760
Frequently asked questions
About Shallowater Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Shallowater Elementary School?
Shallowater Elementary School enrolls approximately 428 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Shallowater Elementary School serve?
Shallowater Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shallowater Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Shallowater Elementary School is approximately 16.5:1 (26 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Shallowater Elementary School?
Shallowater Elementary School reports a student body of 65% White, 32% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Shallowater Elementary School in?
Shallowater Elementary School is part of SHALLOWATER ISD.
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