Serving 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jan Schiff Elementary School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jan Schiff Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#840 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
37%
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Jan Schiff Elementary School's ranking?
Jan Schiff Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jan Schiff Elementary School often compared to?
Jan Schiff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scanlan Oaks Elementary School, Sienna Crossing Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Jan Schiff Elementary School?
846 students attend Jan Schiff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Jan Schiff Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jan Schiff Elementary School?
Jan Schiff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jan Schiff Elementary School offer ?
Jan Schiff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jan Schiff Elementary School part of?
Jan Schiff Elementary School is part of Fort Bend ISD School District.
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