Summary:
In zip code 76255, there is one elementary school, Nocona Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in the Nocona, Texas area with a total enrollment of 351 students.
Nocona Elementary is part of the Nocona Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 68th percentile among Texas districts. The school itself has shown a mixed academic profile, earning a 3-star rating in the 2025-2026 school year and ranking in the 56th percentile statewide. A standout strength is mathematics, where 3rd and 4th graders significantly outperform the state average—58.54% and 63.64% proficient, respectively, compared to state averages of 44.33% and 49.28%. However, this strength is not consistent across all subjects or grades. Reading scores lag behind the state in every tested grade, with 5th graders at 50.79% proficiency versus the state's 58.47%, and 5th grade science is a notable weakness, with only 18% proficient compared to the state's 29.57% in the previous year. The school also experienced ranking volatility, dropping to a 2-star rating in 2024-2025 before recovering.
Key metrics for Nocona Elementary include a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2, suggesting smaller class sizes, and per-student spending of $10,911. Over half of the student body (56.7%) is economically disadvantaged. The most critical takeaway is the school's "tale of two subjects": it excels in early-grade math but struggles persistently in reading and science. The sharp drop in math performance from 4th to 5th grade (from +14% above state to -2% below) is a red flag that may indicate a curriculum gap. For parents, this school offers strong math instruction for younger students but requires targeted support in literacy and upper-grade science to ensure balanced academic growth.
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