Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Alton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alton Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brenham school district, covering an area of approximately 461.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 20.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Alton Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where excellence is a standard, and there are no limits to the possibilities.
School Rankings
Alton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alton 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
#4276 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alton Elementary School's ranking?
Alton Elementary School is ranked #4276 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alton Elementary School often compared to?
Alton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Krause Elementary School, Brenham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alton Elementary School?
460 students attend Alton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Alton Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alton Elementary School?
Alton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alton Elementary School offer ?
Alton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Alton Elementary School part of?
Alton Elementary School is part of Brenham Independent School District.
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