Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Owens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Owens Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Leaders Soar
School Rankings
Owens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owens Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1210 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
20%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
57%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tyler Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owens Elementary School's ranking?
Owens Elementary School is ranked #1210 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Owens Elementary School often compared to?
Owens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birdwell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Owens Elementary School?
712 students attend Owens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Owens Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owens Elementary School?
Owens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owens Elementary School offer ?
Owens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Owens Elementary School part of?
Owens Elementary School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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