Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois F Giddens 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lois F Giddens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lois F Giddens Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lois F Giddens 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 Lois F Giddens Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#7079 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
27%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
35%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois F Giddens Elementary School's ranking?
Lois F Giddens Elementary School is ranked #7079 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lois F Giddens Elementary School often compared to?
Lois F Giddens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Elementary School, Ada Mae Faubion Elementary School, Ronald Reagan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lois F Giddens Elementary School?
483 students attend Lois F Giddens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lois F Giddens Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lois F Giddens Elementary School?
Lois F Giddens Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois F Giddens Elementary School offer ?
Lois F Giddens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lois F Giddens Elementary School part of?
Lois F Giddens Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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