Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernshausen Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bernshausen Elementary serves the northwest part of Tomball, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernshausen Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Motto
In Klein ISD, Every Student Enters With A Promise & Exits With A Purpose.
School Rankings
Bernshausen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernshausen Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#2995 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
22%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
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 Bernshausen Elementary School's ranking?
Bernshausen Elementary School is ranked #2995 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bernshausen Elementary School often compared to?
Bernshausen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theiss Elementary School, Rosehill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bernshausen Elementary School?
695 students attend Bernshausen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bernshausen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernshausen Elementary School?
Bernshausen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernshausen Elementary School offer ?
Bernshausen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernshausen Elementary School part of?
Bernshausen Elementary School is part of Klein Independent School District.
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