Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banuelos 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 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Banuelos Elementary serves the northwest part of Baytown, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banuelos Elementary School's student population of 769 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banuelos 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 Banuelos Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#4381 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banuelos Elementary School's ranking?
Banuelos Elementary School is ranked #4381 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Banuelos Elementary School often compared to?
Banuelos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victoria Walker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Banuelos Elementary School?
769 students attend Banuelos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Banuelos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banuelos Elementary School?
Banuelos Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banuelos Elementary School offer ?
Banuelos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Banuelos Elementary School part of?
Banuelos Elementary School is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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