Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crosby 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crosby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Crosby Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crosby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crosby 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
#6867 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crosby Elementary School's ranking?
Crosby Elementary School is ranked #6867 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Crosby Elementary School often compared to?
Crosby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Walker Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School, Lewis 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 41% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Crosby Elementary School?
681 students attend Crosby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Crosby Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crosby Elementary School?
Crosby Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crosby Elementary School offer ?
Crosby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Crosby Elementary School part of?
Crosby Elementary School is part of Forney ISD School District.
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