Ozona Elementary

Ozona Elementary is a small, rural PK-5 school in Ozona, TX, serving 264 students as the sole elementary school within the Crockett County Consolidated Central School District. This school has shown a remarkable ability to support its students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, with nearly 70% qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and it has demonstrated a powerful capacity for improvement after a historic low in 2019.

One of the most striking features of Ozona Elementary is its exceptional performance with specific student groups. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked in the 85th percentile statewide for low-income students and the 84th percentile for special education students, indicating it is highly effective at closing achievement gaps. However, performance is inconsistent across grade levels and subjects. For example, 4th-grade math consistently outperforms the state average, while 3rd and 5th-grade math often fall behind. The most recent data (2025-2026) shows a sharp overall decline to the 41st percentile, driven by a drop in 5th-grade reading, which is a critical warning sign that the school's recent success may be fragile.

Interestingly, 5th-grade science is a consistent strength, with proficiency rates significantly above the state average. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 and above-average per-pupil spending, suggesting that resources are available but may need better targeting. A notable gap exists for gifted and talented students, who rank in the 46th percentile, indicating the school may not be adequately challenging its highest achievers. Since there are no other elementary schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Ozona Elementary’s performance is best understood through its own dramatic highs and lows, making it a school of stark contrasts that requires close attention to maintain its positive trajectory.