Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7469 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School's ranking?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is ranked #7469 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School often compared to?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decker Elementary School, Austin Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School?
653 students attend Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School offer ?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School part of?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is part of Del Valle Independent School District.
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