Iola El
Iola, TX · Iola ISD · Grades PK-5
1,498th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%· Stable
Iola El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Iola El 1,498th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 66th in 2025.
Iola El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 154 students tested
Iola El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 294 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 71.4% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 22.4% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Iola El
Typical home value $501K in zip 77861 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Iola El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Sam Houston ElBryan ISD · 15 mi away939th of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 60% - 7Alton Bowen ElBryan ISD · 15.8 mi away1,606th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 8Madisonville IntMadisonville CISD · 16.1 mi away1,112th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 57% - –Madisonville ElMadisonville CISD · 16.1 mi away
- 7Mitchell ElBryan ISD · 16.7 mi away1,757th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 8Johnson ElBryan ISD · 17.2 mi away1,130th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 2College Hills ElCollege Station ISD · 17.6 mi away3,694th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 8Pebble Creek ElCollege Station ISD · 17.9 mi away1,171st of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Iola El in?
Iola El is part of the Iola ISD district in Iola, Texas.
Is Iola El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Iola El 1,498th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Iola El?
White 71%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 5% (294 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Iola El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77861 is $501K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.