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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TEXHOMA ISD·NCES 484254004866

TEXHOMA EL

402 W DENVER ST, TEXHOMA, TX 73960 · (806) 827-7400 · Sherman County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL142 STUDENTS
Enrollment
142
Combined
STATE 485
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
89 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
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
16
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
21
Grade 5
3
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
6
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
4
Student demographics
White
6042%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
7855%
STATE 54%
Black
11%
STATE 13%
Two+
32%
STATE 3%
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
8056%
Female
6244%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
77.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +44.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
67.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +25.0pp since 2020
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
73.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
46.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+26.7pp
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
142
-50 (-26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 16.9:1
% White
42%
was 42%
% Hispanic
55%
was 56%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About TEXHOMA EL

TEXHOMA EL is an unified-grade school of micro-enrollment scale in TEXHOMA, Texas, part of TEXHOMA ISD, works with 142 students in grades pre-K through 12. That puts it 71% smaller than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 485 students.

TEXHOMA ISD is the operating authority for TEXHOMA EL, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

For racial and ethnic makeup, TEXHOMA EL records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (55%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school records 42% White, 2% multiracial. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 47%.

Looking at school resources, TEXHOMA EL shows 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.7:1, putting TEXHOMA EL higher than the state norm the norm. Around 63% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, TEXHOMA EL 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 46.5%; TEXHOMA EL posts 73.2%, +26.7 points above that line.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Sherman County shows the typical household earns roughly $61,250 per year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Sherman County runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 669 students), of which TEXHOMA EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: TEXHOMA ES, around 0.9 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), TEXHOMA EL ranks 1st on composite proficiency, above the local average of 39.5%.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 26%: 192 students in 2018 compared to 142 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.9:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for TEXHOMA EL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Sherman County at a glance

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Population
2,295
Census ACS
Median income
$61,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
669 students

Quick facts

School name
TEXHOMA EL
District
TEXHOMA ISD
Address
402 W DENVER ST, TEXHOMA, TX 73960
Phone
(806) 827-7400
County
Sherman County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
142
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
89 (63%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
484254004866
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About TEXHOMA EL
What is the total enrollment at TEXHOMA EL?
TEXHOMA EL enrolls approximately 142 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does TEXHOMA EL serve?
TEXHOMA EL serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at TEXHOMA EL?
Approximately 13.9:1 students per teacher at TEXHOMA EL.
How diverse is TEXHOMA EL?
TEXHOMA EL reports a student body of 42% White, 55% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is TEXHOMA EL in?
TEXHOMA EL is part of TEXHOMA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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