Serving 955 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Danish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Danish Elementary School's student population of 955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Danish Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danish Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4804 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danish Elementary School's ranking?
Danish Elementary School is ranked #4804 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Danish Elementary School often compared to?
Danish Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adam Elementary School, Emmott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Danish Elementary School?
955 students attend Danish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Danish Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danish Elementary School?
Danish Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danish Elementary School offer ?
Danish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Danish Elementary School part of?
Danish Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Danish Elementary School located?
Danish Elementary School is located in the Fallbrook Greens neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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