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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHAMROCK ISD·NCES 483990004526

SHAMROCK ISD

100 S ILLINOIS, SHAMROCK, TX 79079 · (806) 256-3492 · Wheeler County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL343 STUDENTS
Enrollment
343
Combined
DISTRICT 196 · STATE 485
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
235 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
17
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
19
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
26
Grade 8
25
Grade 9
22
Grade 10
29
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
26
Student demographics
White
19356%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
12336%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 54%
Black
93%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 13%
Two+
165%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19757%
Female
14643%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
64.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
44.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of TX schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
61.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+17.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
343
+243 (+243%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 6.6:1
% White
56%
was 60%
% Hispanic
36%
was 27%
% Black
3%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SHAMROCK ISD

SHAMROCK ISD is a K-12 campus of small scale in SHAMROCK, Texas, part of SHAMROCK ISD, hosting 343 students in grades pre-K through 12. That puts it 29% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 485 students.

SHAMROCK ISD comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 587 students; SHAMROCK ISD is among them.

Looking at the student body, SHAMROCK ISD shows that the largest single group is White, at 56% of enrollment. Other groups include 36% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Black. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 81%.

In terms of school funding signals, SHAMROCK ISD shows 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 69% of students at SHAMROCK ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, SHAMROCK ISD ranks in the top 10% of Texas public schools. The BeatsExpectations model, a per-state regression of composite proficiency on FRL share, predicts schools with this student profile to land around 44.0%; SHAMROCK ISD posts 61.6%, +17.7 points above that line.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Wheeler County put median household income runs about $60,167, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. SHAMROCK ISD is one of 6 public schools in Wheeler County (combined enrollment of about 1,229 students).

The closest other public school is SHAMROCK EL, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts SHAMROCK ISD at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 41.8%.

SHAMROCK ISD operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 243%: 100 students in 2018 compared to 343 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 27% to 36% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 6.6:1 in 2018 to 11.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Wheeler County at a glance

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Population
4,862
Census ACS
Median income
$60,167
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,229 students

Quick facts

School name
SHAMROCK ISD
District
SHAMROCK ISD
Address
100 S ILLINOIS, SHAMROCK, TX 79079
Phone
(806) 256-3492
County
Wheeler County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
343
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
235 (69%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
483990004526
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SHAMROCK ISD
How many students attend SHAMROCK ISD?
SHAMROCK ISD enrolls approximately 343 students in grades PK-12.
Is SHAMROCK ISD an elementary, middle, or high school?
SHAMROCK ISD is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at SHAMROCK ISD?
Approximately 11.6:1 students per teacher at SHAMROCK ISD.
What is the student diversity at SHAMROCK ISD?
Student demographics at SHAMROCK ISD are roughly 56% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is SHAMROCK ISD public or private?
SHAMROCK ISD is a public K-12 school, overseen by SHAMROCK ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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