Thomas Arnold El
Salado, TX · Salado ISD · Grades PK-5
1,058th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▲ Improving
Thomas Arnold El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Arnold El 1,058th 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 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — improving.
Thomas Arnold El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 494 students tested
Thomas Arnold El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,031 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 65.4% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.7% | 27.3% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Thomas Arnold El
Typical home value $514K in zip 76571 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Arnold El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Chisholm Trail ElBelton ISD · 7.8 mi away3,180th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 1Southwest ElBelton ISD · 8.3 mi away4,140th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 6Nolan Creek SchoolOrenda Charter School · 8.6 mi away · charter2,015th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 37% - 2Double Creek ElJarrell ISD · 8.8 mi away3,822nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 9Holland ElHolland ISD · 9.1 mi away661st of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 64% - 5Nolanville ElKilleen ISD · 9.8 mi away2,299th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 7Leon Heights ElBelton ISD · 9.8 mi away1,712th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 46% - 9Richard E Cavazos ElKilleen ISD · 9.9 mi away618th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Arnold El in?
Thomas Arnold El is part of the Salado ISD district in Salado, Texas.
Is Thomas Arnold El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Arnold El 1,058th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Arnold El?
White 65%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 5%, Black 2% (1,031 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Arnold El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76571 is $514K 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.