Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Irving ISD

Lively Elementary

1800 E Plymouth Dr, Irving, TX 75061 · (972) 600-6700

D
64 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 13 points from 2025Up from an F (51) in 2025.
793students
16.3students per teacher
95.5%attendance
13thof 21 Irving ISD elementary schools
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BBFDDCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Lively Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 56

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 62

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 68

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lively Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Irving ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level49%
Meets grade level24%
Irving ISD elementary schools: 31.3%
Masters grade level8%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

793students in 2024–25Up 3% from 771 the year before
16.3students per teacher49 full-time teachers
22.2average class sizeIrving ISD elementary schools: 20.3
5.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,192average teacher base pay
83.5%from low-income familiesIrving ISD elementary schools: 87.3%
65.1%English learners
14.4%in gifted & talented
11.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 83.5%White 8.7%African American 3.4%Two or More Races 1.1%Asian 0.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Irving ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Lively Elementary.

OpenJoe V's Smart Shop, IrvingOpened Nov 2025 · 0.8 mi away AnnouncedSH 183 at Belt Line Rd interchangeDate TBD · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BBrandenburg ElementaryIrving ISD · 85 · 1.1 mi BUniversal AcademyUniversal Academy · 89 · 1.1 mi FBarton ElementaryIrving ISD · 58 · 1.1 mi DJohnston ElementaryIrving ISD · 64 · 1.2 mi DKeyes ElementaryIrving ISD · 61 · 1.4 mi CFarine ElementaryIrving ISD · 73 · 1.4 mi PWesleyan AcademePrivate · PK–2 · 0.6 mi PThe Sloan SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 1.6 mi PRedeemer Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Lively Elementary

What is Lively Elementary’s TEA rating?

Lively Elementary earned a D (64 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (51) in 2025.

What grades does Lively Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Irving ISD, at 1800 E Plymouth Dr in Irving.

How many students go to Lively Elementary?

793 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 771 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Lively Elementary compare with other Irving ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 13th of 21 Irving ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lively Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Irving ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.