Serving 620 students in grades 3-5, Jowell 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jowell Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jowell 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 Jowell Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#5271 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jowell Elementary School's ranking?
Jowell Elementary School is ranked #5271 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jowell Elementary School often compared to?
Jowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birkes Elementary School, Bunker Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Jowell Elementary School?
620 students attend Jowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jowell Elementary School?
Jowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jowell Elementary School offer ?
Jowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jowell Elementary School part of?
Jowell Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.
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