Olfen Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Olfen Isd

Olfen ISD is a small rural district serving PreK through twelfth grade in Runnels County, Texas, with a total enrollment of about one hundred forty students spread across four school sites. The district's population is evenly split between white and Hispanic students, with a small number identifying as multiracial. Specific data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment were not available.

The district's state assessment results from 2024-25 reveal mixed performance that varies considerably by grade level and subject. In English language arts, Olfen performs most strongly in sixth and eighth grades, with proficiency among students reaching substantially higher levels, while seventh-grade reading proficiency dips notably. Math performance is similarly uneven: fourth grade shows moderate proficiency, eighth grade performs above that mark, but third, fifth, and seventh grades show lower results. Science proficiency in fifth grade is quite low; eighth-grade science shows modest gains. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency is weak. Across all tested subjects, about three-quarters of students meet or exceed the "approaches grade level" standard, while less than one-fifth achieve mastery. The pattern suggests students are developing foundational competency but gaining strong command in only a subset of grades and areas.

Among the three districts in Runnels County, Olfen ISD stands above the midpoint in overall proficiency. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is also above the midpoint, meaning it is lower than the county median, which is a strength. Per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range among county peers.

A notable recent initiative is the district's statewide virtual Dual Credit Academy, which opened enrollment to a limited number of students anywhere in Texas. The program is fully district-funded for tuition and college textbooks covering up to sixty-six credit hours toward an associate degree, regardless of family income. For students with documented financial need, the district also provides a laptop and internet hotspot. This is a meaningful pathway for families seeking college credit at no cost and willing to pursue online coursework through the district.

The district operates a single main campus in Olfen alongside three special-programs sites in Veribest, Wall, and Fairview. A parent considering this district should understand that it serves a genuinely small student body, particularly at the high school level where enrollment is quite modest. This scale may appeal to families seeking closer relationships and personalized attention, but it also means limited variety in course offerings and extracurricular options compared to larger districts. The uneven test results by grade warrant discussion with school staff about reading, math, and science support, especially in the grades where proficiency is lower.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

142

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 43%

White 56%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

38%

—

Gr 4

50%

—

Gr 5

30%

—

Gr 6

80%

—

Gr 8

—

67%

Math

Gr 3

25%

—

Gr 4

50%

—

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 6

40%

—

Gr 8

—

33%

Science

Gr 5

10%

—

Gr 8

—

33%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

17%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

24%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

100%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

40%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

OLFEN SCHOOL

VERIBEST SPECIAL PROGRAMS

WALL SPECIAL PROGRAMS

FAIRVIEW SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

27%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

17%

Grade 7

78%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

20%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

22%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$142,101

Year-over-year change-4.0%

vs. state typical0.47x

vs. national typical0.39x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76821	Ballinger	$142K	-4.0%	20.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$717/mo

Home price / national median income1.7x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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