Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Shackelford Elementary

Q: Is Shackelford Elementary a good school?

Shackelford Elementary ranks 1642 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1642^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Shackelford Elementary in Waxahachie, TX, is a K-5 school serving 452 students within the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently shown a strong academic rebound after a period of decline, now ranking in the 65th percentile statewide.

Shackelford’s most notable strength is its exceptional performance in mathematics, where it consistently outperforms both the district and state averages. For example, 3rd graders scored 58.46% proficient in math, far exceeding the district average of 36.7% and the state average of 44.33%. This is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Northside Elementary (26th percentile overall) and Wedgeworth Elementary (31st percentile), which struggle significantly in math. While Wilemon Steam Academy ranks higher overall (78th percentile), Shackelford actually outperforms it in 4th-grade math (53.75% vs. 51.09%), and does so while serving a more economically diverse student body (42.7% eligible for free/reduced lunch vs. Wilemon’s 22.2%). Reading scores are also stable and meet or exceed district averages, providing a solid academic foundation.

The school has shown remarkable effectiveness with specific student groups in the most recent year, including significant improvements for African American students and special education students, both of whom ranked in the 74th percentile. This suggests systemic, school-wide improvements are taking hold. However, a persistent weakness is 5th-grade science, where only 24.21% of students were proficient, below both district and state averages. Additionally, performance for some subgroups, like gifted and talented students, has been volatile from year to year, indicating that success may depend on the specific cohort. Overall, Shackelford is a school on the rise, with strong math instruction and a clear upward trajectory that makes it a compelling choice for families in the area.

452

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,623

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165-6079

(972) 923-4666

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Shackelford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Howard J H
High:	Waxahachie High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.1%

White:

41.4%

African American:

8.4%

See top rated Texas elementary schools

Compare Shackelford Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2023 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2026) from a 40th-percentile low (2023)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

✓Above the Texas median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg45%

Texas avg51%

1,642^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 10Elementary Schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

538^th of 951Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	1642 of 4627	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.0	2384 of 4651	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	2367 of 4710	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	2792 of 4647	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	2594 of 4581	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	83.7	615 of 4578	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	665 of 4479	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	792 of 4359	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	78.4	763 of 4329	82.4%	★★★★☆
2016	84.3	521 of 4286	87.8%	★★★★☆
2015	77.3	886 of 4320	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	73.6	1020 of 4260	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	59.0	1790 of 4221	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.2	1812 of 4206	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.7	1269 of 4095	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.6	1286 of 3937	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	1428 of 3884	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	43.5	2503 of 3768	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.9	2209 of 3724	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.4	1456 of 3476	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	66.6	1174 of 3475	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	79.6	431 of 3465	87.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	627 of 2406	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	28.7	1507 of 1905	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.7	934 of 2443	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	880 of 2443	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.7	1244 of 2421	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	87.1	147 of 2444	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	70.2	482 of 2515	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	542 of 2483	78.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	19.8	4070 of 4461	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	61.2	1154 of 4331	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	1130 of 4295	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	48.3	2059 of 4240	51.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	32.2	2667 of 3556	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.1	3444 of 3487	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	1635 of 4575	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.8	2024 of 3744	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.6	2988 of 4658	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	2967 of 4588	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.8	2987 of 4561	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	81.5	651 of 4499	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	483 of 4348	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	957 of 4306	77.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	1718 of 3075	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	76.2	193 of 2619	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	9.5	2871 of 2980	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	35.5	2347 of 2958	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	71.6	860 of 3006	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.4	271 of 3184	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	77.7	256 of 3106	91.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	1708 of 4413	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.9	2670 of 3644	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.9	2651 of 4465	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	3516 of 4401	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.2	2610 of 4376	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	76.1	640 of 4329	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	602 of 4188	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	600 of 4168	85.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	1449 of 4520	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.1	2176 of 3705	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	2928 of 4594	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	2907 of 4521	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.6	3121 of 4477	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	78.4	493 of 4451	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.9	1119 of 4309	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	505 of 4264	88.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	1659 of 4582	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.8	1875 of 3739	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.5	2214 of 4647	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.0	2512 of 4585	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.0	2328 of 4563	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	82.2	616 of 4498	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	912 of 4357	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	781 of 4319	81.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	432 of 975	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	7.3	1111 of 1128	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	73.9	216 of 1112	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	52.7	497 of 1046	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	1132 of 4301	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	41.2	2074 of 3549	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.5	3108 of 4292	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	53.5	1437 of 4086	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.6	2099 of 3952	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.9	894 of 3799	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	394 of 3684	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	623 of 3558	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	1711 of 3006	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.3	1521 of 2612	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	2302 of 3108	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.5	2217 of 3106	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.3	2404 of 3082	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	71.2	701 of 3082	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.9	784 of 3142	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.0	1000 of 3127	68.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)74th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)64th percentile~ school

Male (2026)64th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)61st percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)56th percentile+7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)44th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)43rd percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)25th percentile-15 vs school

At Risk (2022)9th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading57%+3 vs state

Mathematics50%+3 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Shackelford Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Shackelford Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Shackelford Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Shackelford Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Butcher Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4666	452	33	13.5	42.7%	187 (41.4%)	38 (8.4%)	204 (45.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	59.2	1642^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	64.5%		46	2384^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.7%	742						47.7	60.0	60.2		58.5	53.8	42.7		$9,623
Simpson Elementary	Public	K-5	470 Washington Ave	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4740	592	37	16.2	35.0%	219 (37.0%)	112 (18.9%)	193 (32.6%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.6%)	58.9	1657^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.2%		46.2	2366^th of 4651 public elementary schools	49.1%	709						66.7	60.6	55.1		43.1	48.2	46.4		$7,351
Life School Red Oak	Public, Charter	K-6	777 S I-35 E	Red Oak	75154	Ellis County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 552-9200	1,045	45	23.0	56.0%	179 (17.1%)	314 (30.0%)	507 (48.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.7%)	34.4	3128^th of 4627 public elementary schools	32.4%		39	2841^st of 4651 public elementary schools	38.9%	287						28.3	41.1	49.1	46.9	22.3	60.3	38.9	32.1	$6,185
Wooden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Louise Ritter Blvd	Red Oak	75154	Ellis County	Red Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 617-2977	508	39	13.0	64.4%	120 (23.6%)	38 (7.5%)	337 (66.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	63.3	1444^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.8%		48.5	2223^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	52.2%	779	42.9	12.5				56.9	45.5	68.0		51.2	44.1	70.7		$9,985
Felty Elementary	Public	K-5	231 Park Pl Blvd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4616	471	31	15.0	26.3%	238 (50.5%)	105 (22.3%)	100 (21.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	58.4	1680^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.7%		59.4	1607^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.4%	73						48.4	53.7	67.8		50.8	55.4	39.8		$8,135
Wedgeworth Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Solon Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4640	594	45	13.2	62.5%	149 (25.1%)	80 (13.5%)	332 (55.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	33.1	3213^th of 4627 public elementary schools	30.6%		28.9	3497^th of 4651 public elementary schools	24.8%	284	23.5	6.3	0.0	0.0	18.2	34.4	50.0	61.5		23.8	40.0	34.7		$8,561
Faith Family Master Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	701 Ovilla Rd	Waxahachie	75115	Dallas County	Faith Family Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 937-3704	366	20	18.1	99.7%	62 (16.9%)	146 (39.9%)	140 (38.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	24.9	3760^th of 4627 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.8	4306^th of 4651 public elementary schools	7.4%	546						38.1	34.8	50.0	50.0	9.5	13.0	30.0	50.0	$9,420
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4610	480	34	14.0	65.2%	174 (36.3%)	95 (19.8%)	186 (38.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	29.8	3435^th of 4627 public elementary schools	25.8%		31.3	3345^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.1%	90						31.2	43.0	54.2		16.4	32.0	45.9		$8,910
Red Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Valley Ridge Dr	Red Oak	75154	Ellis County	Red Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 617-3523	491	33	14.8	65.4%	81 (16.5%)	200 (40.7%)	185 (37.7%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	41.4	2631^st of 4627 public elementary schools	43.1%		37	2984^th of 4651 public elementary schools	35.8%	353						47.6	50.0	40.3		48.2	47.3	31.5		$10,367
Marvin Biomedical Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4670	535	34	15.7	68.0%	162 (30.3%)	121 (22.6%)	225 (42.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	19.3	4081^st of 4627 public elementary schools	11.8%		29.2	3480^th of 4651 public elementary schools	25.2%	601						32.6	30.1	49.3		32.9	24.3	26.9		$8,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Shackelford Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Shackelford Elementary?

Students at Shackelford Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Shackelford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Shackelford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard J H
High : Waxahachie High School

How many students attend Shackelford Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 452 students attended Shackelford Elementary.

Is Shackelford Elementary a good school?

Shackelford Elementary ranks 1642^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Shackelford Elementary in?

Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

Rate Shackelford Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Elementary School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Waxahachie, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Shackelford Elementary!

Latest Texas data All new data »

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.