Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Anson Jones 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anson Jones Elementary serves the southwest part of Bryan, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anson Jones Elementary School's student population of 695 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Anson Jones 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 Anson Jones Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#5216 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
87%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
4%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anson Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Anson Jones Elementary School is ranked #5216 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Anson Jones Elementary School?
695 students attend Anson Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Anson Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anson Jones Elementary School?
Anson Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anson Jones Elementary School offer ?
Anson Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Anson Jones Elementary School part of?
Anson Jones Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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