Red Lick Elementary

Red Lick Elementary is a small, rural PK-4 school in Texarkana, TX, serving 270 students as the sole campus of the top-ranked Red Lick Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 9th out of 951 districts in Texas. This school has earned a 5-star rating from Schooldigger every year since 2015, placing it consistently in the 93rd to 99th percentile statewide—a remarkable track record of sustained excellence. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 and per-student spending of $8,128, Red Lick achieves top-tier results efficiently, spending significantly less than many nearby schools that perform far below its level.

Red Lick’s academic performance dramatically outpaces most schools in the Texarkana area. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, its 3rd-grade Reading proficiency (82.76%) was nearly eight times higher than Westlawn Elementary (10.64%) and more than double that of Waggoner Creek Elementary (67.16%). In Mathematics, Red Lick’s 3rd-grade score (75.86%) was 14 times higher than Westlawn’s (5.43%). Even compared to the high-performing Pleasant Grove Intermediate, Red Lick’s 4th-grade Math score (70.77%) was 11 points higher. The only other area school with a top-100 state ranking is the magnet Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary, but Red Lick’s decade-long consistency sets it apart.

An especially noteworthy finding is Red Lick’s exceptional support for its most vulnerable students. In 2017-2018, its "At Risk Students" subgroup ranked 7th out of 4,240 schools statewide (100th percentile), showing a proven ability to help all learners succeed. The school’s ranking history shows natural year-to-year variation due to its small size, but it never falls below the 93rd percentile. Missing data on free/reduced lunch percentages may indicate participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, which would mean Red Lick serves a higher percentage of low-income students than its test scores suggest—making its achievements even more impressive.