SHINER EL

SHINER EL is one of the compact K-5 schools in SHINER, Texas, overseen by SHINER ISD, with 410 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 21% below the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

SHINER EL is one of 2 schools operated by SHINER ISD, a district that serves 721 students overall.

On demographics, SHINER EL records that 69% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 23% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 29% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), SHINER EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 69.2%.

In the area at large, Lavaca County reports that median household earnings sit near $63,240, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. SHINER EL is one of 12 public schools in Lavaca County (combined enrollment of about 2,547 students).

The closest other public school is SHINER H S, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SHINER EL ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 57.6%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SHINER EL has edged up 17%, going from 351 students in 2018 to 410 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.