Enrollment
172
Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STRAWN ISD·NCES 484170004759
Strawn School
224 E WALNUT, STRAWN, TX 76475 · (254) 116-5776 · Palo Pinto County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL172 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
117 students
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 14 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 10 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 10 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 19 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 6% |
This year's kindergarten class (14) is 40% larger than its 8th grade class (10).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
47.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +40.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
37.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -8.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 40 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13.0% | 34.0% | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| Mathematics | 14.0% | 23.0% | 34.0% | 29.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| 2024-25 | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| 2023-24 | 26.0% | 23.0% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| 2021-22 | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| 2020-21 | 7.0% | 45.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of TX schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
30.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-14.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 30% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 45% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Strawn School
Strawn School's state test result (30.3% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawn School this school | 172 | 68.0% | 30.3% |
| Knox City School KNOX CITY | 195 | 65.6% | 56.9% |
| Olfen School ROWENA | 141 | 70.9% | 44.0% |
| Southland School SOUTHLAND | 132 | 71.2% | 35.1% |
| Texline School TEXLINE | 225 | 62.7% | 70.9% |
| Nordheim School NORDHEIM | 116 | 64.7% | 49.7% |
Matched among Texas K-12 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 Strawn School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.3% | #176 of 211 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #128 of 218 ▼ 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #150 of 218 ▲ 19 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +19.0pp | #39 of 134 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 172 | #168 of 280 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.0% | #70 of 226 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
172
+30 (+21%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 166
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 7.9:1
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 | 172 | 19.7 | 8.8:1 | 68% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 165 | 15.5 | 10.6:1 | 69% (114) |
| 2022-23 | 174 | 15.4 | 11.3:1 | 64% (111) |
| 2020-21 | 142 | 18 | 7.9:1 | 75% (107) |
| 2017-18 | 176 | 18.7 | 9.4:1 | 61% (108) |
| 2015-16 | 165 | 18 | 9.2:1 | 59% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 177 | 19 | 9.3:1 | 56% (100) |
| 2000-01 | 201 | 23 | 8.7:1 | 47% (95) |
| 1990-91 | 166 | 12 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Strawn School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (176 to 172); teachers up 5% (18.7 to 19.7).
About Strawn School
Strawn School is classified as a combined-grade school. It is located in STRAWN, Texas. Students in pre-K through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 172 students. The average among combined schools in Texas is roughly 485 students; this school is 65% smaller than that.
Strawn School is listed under STRAWN ISD in federal data.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Strawn School is White (48%). Other groups include 42% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. The county population is about 79% White. Strawn School has a diversity index of 58%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 19.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 8.8:1. Among combined schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 11.7:1. The school's lunch program data list 68% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 70% average for public schools in Palo Pinto County.
Compared with Texas schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Strawn School scores 14.4 points lower than predicted. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 30.3%; the prediction is 44.6%.
In Palo Pinto County (population about 29,295), median household income is about $67,674, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Strawn School is one of 11 public schools in Palo Pinto County, which together enroll about 7,087 students.
Of nearby public schools, Gordon School is the closest, at about 7.3 miles. Among 9 nearby schools that report test results, Strawn School ranks 7th on proficiency.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Strawn School had 142 students in 2020-21 and 172 in 2024-25, a 21% increase.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Strawn School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Palo Pinto County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,295
Census ACS
Median income
$67,674
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
7,087 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Gordon School7.3 mi · 227
- Ranger Elementary School10.5 mi · 151
- Ranger Middle School10.5 mi · 65
- Ranger High School10.5 mi · 72
- Santo Elementary School17.2 mi · 280
- Santo High School17.2 mi · 302
Frequently asked questions
About Strawn SchoolHow many students attend Strawn School?
Strawn School enrolls approximately 172 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Strawn School serve?
Strawn School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strawn School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Strawn School is approximately 8.8:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Strawn School?
Student demographics at Strawn School are roughly 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Strawn School in?
Strawn School is part of STRAWN ISD.
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