Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Piney Woods 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piney Woods Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#5880 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
72%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Woods Elementary School is ranked #5880 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Piney Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peach Creek 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Piney Woods Elementary School?
514 students attend Piney Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Piney Woods Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Woods Elementary School?
Piney Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Woods Elementary School offer ?
Piney Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Piney Woods Elementary School part of?
Piney Woods Elementary School is part of Splendora ISD School District.
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