Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernshausen 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernshausen Elementary School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Bernshausen 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 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
#4403 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernshausen Elementary School's ranking?
Bernshausen Elementary School is ranked #4403 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Sundown Elementary School, Rosehill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
835 students attend Bernshausen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bernshausen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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