Cathelene Thomas El
Slaton, TX · Slaton ISD
Regular public school · Grades 1-5 · Town, distant
3,292nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
615 W LUBBOCK ST, Slaton, TX 79364
(806)828-5805NCES ID 484044004581Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cathelene Thomas El 3,292nd 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 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 252 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.8% | 62.3% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 22.8% | 29.1% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $144K in zip 79364 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Cathelene Thomas El in?
Cathelene Thomas El is part of the Slaton ISD district in Slaton, Texas.
Is Cathelene Thomas El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cathelene Thomas El 3,292nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cathelene Thomas El?
Hispanic 62%, White 29%, Black 6%, Two or more races 2% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cathelene Thomas El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79364 is $144K 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.